Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
International Edition
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Captivate
Report Date: August 2023
Product Description: Adobe Captivate is an eLearning authoring tool that enables users to create software simulations, video demos, and other interactive, device-independent content.
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Evaluation Methods Used: Product testing involved use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included in Report |
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Level A (Yes) |
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Level A (Yes) |
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(Yes) |
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(Yes) |
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
This section also document conformance with:
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria, the criteria are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.1 Conformance Requirements.
Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide text alternatives for non text content such as actionable and informative images. Exceptions include:
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Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide audio description or text transcript for audio-only or video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create captions for audio content in video with synchronized media. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide separate audio description tracks or text transcripts for video. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Authored Content: Authored content does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide separate audio description tracks for video. |
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Authored Content: Some structure and relationship information is provided through element semantics or object information or are available in text. However most structure and relationship information is not provided programmatically or in text. Exceptions include:
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1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: The product presents most content in a meaningful sequence. Exceptions include:
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1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Authored content: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. |
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Authored Content: Autocomplete is not applicable on input fields in the Adobe Captivate tool. If input is added in one place, the same input can be used in other places as well across the tool. |
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide alternative method for any information that depend on color for meaning. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that text meets contrast requirements |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Most text can be resized using browser zoom, but content and functionality is lost in some product functions. Exceptions include:
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1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, most content is presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions. Exceptions include:
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1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authored content does not include keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Authored content: The product does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content does not flash or flashes within an acceptable threshold. |
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion by providing mechanism to bypass repeated blocks of content in a set of pages. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: The Adobe Captivate Tool allows authors to customize the page title. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Most components receive focus in a meaningful order and authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:
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2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide the purpose of links through link text alone or through programmatic context. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide more than one way to locate a page in a set of pages such as table of content. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Most headings and labels are descriptive and authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:
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2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Authored Content: Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Most of the accessible names of the controls contain the text of their visible labels. Authors can ensure that the accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Exceptions include:
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2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Authored Content: Authored content does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. |
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Does Not Support |
Authored Content: The language cannot be programmatically determined and authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. Exceptions include:
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3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can set the language for individual phrases within content. |
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Navigational mechanisms are repeated in the same relative order in a set of pages. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that components with the same functionality are identified consistently in a set of pages. |
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can provide suggestions for correction of automatically detected input errors. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Authored Content: Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not modify user-controllable data. |
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: In most product functions, elements have complete start and end tags, elements are nested according to their specifications, elements do not contain duplicate attributes, and any IDs are unique Exceptions include:
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4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: User interface components in some product functions do not provide programmatic name, role, and/or state information and authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. Examples include:
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4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
Notes: Not Applicable
Notes:
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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302.1 Without Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
302.4 Without Hearing |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users without hearing. |
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited hearing. |
302.6 Without Speech |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength. Exceptions include:
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Exceptions include:
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Notes: Not Applicable
Notes:
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content in which most functions can be used without vision. Exceptions include:
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4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content in which most functions can be used with limited vision. Exceptions include:
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4.2.3 Usage without perception of color |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users without hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage with no or limited vocal capability |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:
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4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach. Exceptions include:
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4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Web: Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which does not flash, or flashes within an acceptable threshold, in order to minimize the potential for triggering photosensitive seizures. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition, language or learning |
Web: Partially Supports |
Authored Content: Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. Exceptions include:
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4.2.11 Privacy |
Web: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Authored Content: Authored content does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. |
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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5.1 Closed functionality |
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5.1.2 General |
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5.1.2.1 Closed functionality |
See 5.2 through 13 |
See information in 5.2 through 13 |
5.1.2.2 Assistive technology |
See 5.1.3 through 5.1.6 |
See information in 5.1.3 through 5.1.6 |
5.1.3 Non-visual access |
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5.1.3.1 Audio output of visual information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.2 Auditory output delivery including speech |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.3 Auditory output correlation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.4 Speech output user control |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.5 Speech output automatic interruption |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.6 Speech output for non-text content |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.7 Speech output for video information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.8 Masked entry |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.9 Private access to personal data |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.10 Non-interfering audio output |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.11 Private listening volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.12 Speaker volume |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.13 Volume reset |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.14 Spoken languages |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.15 Non-visual error identification |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.3.16 Receipts, tickets, and transactional outputs |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.4 Functionality closed to text enlargement |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.5 Visual output for auditory information |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.1.6 Operation without keyboard interface |
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5.1.6.1 Closed functionality |
See 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
See information in 5.1.3.1 through 5.1.3.16 |
5.1.6.2 Input focus |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have specific documented accessibility features that allow preferences to be set for accessibility. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
Biometrics is not included in the product. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Not Applicable |
The product does not convert content. |
5.5 Operable parts |
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5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons, which do not require grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist to operate. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Partially Supports |
The product has only non-mechanical operable parts, such as on-screen buttons. Most operable parts have an accessible name which enables them to be discernible without user vision. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.4.6 Headings and Labels and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
5.6 Locking or toggle controls |
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5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
Tactile or auditory status is not included in the product. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Supports |
Visual status of controls is discernible in the product. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
Key repeat functionality is not found in the product. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
Double -strike key acceptance is not found in the product. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Not Applicable |
The product does not require simultaneous user actions to achieve any functionality. |
Notes:
Notes:
Notes: Not Applicable
Notes: See WCAG 2.1 section
Notes: Not Applicable
Notes: Not Applicable
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center.
Notes: Not Applicable