Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
International Edition
(Based on VPAT® Version 2.4)
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Creative Cloud Native Mobile iOS
Report Date: September 2022
Product Description: Take Creative Cloud with you to manage your files, perform lightweight edits, install fonts, view tutorials, and discover apps on the go. It's all on your device, wherever you are.
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.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
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) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (No) |
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Level A (Yes) Level AA (Yes) Level AAA (No) |
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(Yes) |
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EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V3.1.1 (2019-11) / V3.2.1 (2021-03) |
(Yes) |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.1 Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Sections 10.1-10.4 of Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, and Sections 11.1-11.4 and 11.8.2 of Chapter 11 - Non-Web Software (open and closed functionality), and Sections 12.1.2 and 12.2.4 of Chapter 12 – Documentation Chapter
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
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.
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
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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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: The product provides sufficient text alternatives for most instances of active and informative images. Exceptions include:
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Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
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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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: PartiallySupports |
Software: The product contains audio content in the tutorial videos, and closed captions are provided for most instances. Exceptions include:
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1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. |
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most visual structure and relationship information is provided through object information or are available in text. Exceptions include:
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1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: 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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Software: Supports |
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: 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 |
Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not contain input fields that collect information about the user. |
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: : Most functions of the product do not convey information through color alone. Exceptions include:
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1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
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1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not provide its own text resizing function. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, content is presented without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most meaningful non-text content elements have sufficient contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
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1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. |
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not contain elements triggered by hover or focus. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
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2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not provide character key shortcuts. |
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
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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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The titles of each of the product’s screens are accessible to assistive technology, and each title describes the content and functionality found on that screen. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Components receive focus in a meaningful order. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The purpose of links in the product can be determined from the link text alone or from the programmatic context of the link. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: Most headings and labels are descriptive. Exceptions include:
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2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The focus indicator is visible by default. |
Guideline 2.5 Input Modalities:
Make it easier for users to operate functionality through various inputs beyond keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product 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 |
Software: Supports |
Software: uct functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports |
Software: 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 |
Software: Supports |
Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Where errors are automatically detected, the error is identified, and an error message is provided as text. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Labels are provided for all input fields. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports |
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, suggestions for correction are provided to the user. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions and does not modify user-controllable data. |
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Supports (Not Applicable) |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
Revised Section 508
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Software: Partially Supports |
Software: User interface components in most product functions provide programmatic name, role, and/or state information. However, some controls do not provide name, role, and/or state information to assistive technology. Exceptions include:
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4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports |
Creative Cloud Mobile is not implemented using markup languages. |
Revised Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes: Not applicable
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.x AA |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section. |
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt or otherwise impair any of the native accessibility features in iOS. |
502.3.1 Object Information |
Partially Supports |
The product exposes the name, role and state or value of most objects to assistive technology. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of some controls and inputs. Exceptions are noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
502.3.4 Values |
Supports |
The product exposes the values of input controls to assistive technology. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values of input controls. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Partially Supports |
The product UI exposes most label relationships to assistive technologies. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
502.3.8 Text |
Supports |
The product’s text objects, text attributes, and on-screen text boundaries are exposed to assistive technology. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values and text of input controls. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Partially Supports |
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. Exceptions are noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions are noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Partially Supports |
The product notifies assistive technology of most user interaction events. However, the “Notifications” status is not exposed to assistive technology. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503.2 User Preferences |
Partially Supports |
The product conforms with most user preferences from platform settings. However, the iOS “Larger Text” function does not change the size of text in the product. |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Supports |
The product does not contain video with synchronized audio that requires captions, and it provides user controls for captions. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Does Not Support |
The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. |
504.2 Content Creation or Editing |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Not Appliable |
The product does not convert content. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Appliable |
The product does not export PDF files. |
504.3 Prompts |
Not Appliable |
Not Appliable The product is not an authoring tool. |
504.4 Templates |
Not Appliable |
The product is not an authoring tool. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center.
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
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11.0 General (informative) |
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11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
11.5 Interoperability with assistive technology |
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11.5.1 Closed functionality |
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11.5.2 Accessibility services |
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11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technologies |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
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11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
This product is not assistive technology. |
11.5.2.5 Object information |
Partially Supports |
The product exposes the name, role and state or value of most objects to assistive technology. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, and 4.1.3 Status Messages. |
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
11.5.2.7 Values |
Supports |
The product exposes the values of input controls to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Partially Supports |
The product UI exposes most label relationships to assistive technologies. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.10 Text |
Supports |
The product’s text objects, text attributes, and on-screen text boundaries are exposed to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Partially Supports |
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. Exceptions are noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions are noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard. |
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Partially Supports |
The product notifies assistive technology of most user interaction events. However, the “Notifications” status is not exposed to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of some controls and inputs. Exceptions are noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text
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Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the text and values of input controls. |
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
11.7 User preferences |
Supports |
User preferences are included in the product and can be amended to suit the user needs. |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
This product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
This product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.5 Templates |
Not Applicable |
This product is not an authoring tool. |
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web (see WCAG 2.1 section)
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 10: Non-Web Documents
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
11.0 General (informative) |
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11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
11.5 Interoperability with assistive technology |
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11.5.1 Closed functionality |
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11.5.2 Accessibility services |
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11.5.2.1 Platform accessibility service support for software that provides a user interface |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.2 Platform accessibility service support for assistive technologies |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
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11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
This product is not assistive technology. |
11.5.2.5 Object information |
Partially Supports |
The product exposes the name, role and state or value of most objects to assistive technology. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, and 4.1.3 Status Messages. |
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use data tables. |
11.5.2.7 Values |
Supports |
The product exposes the values of input controls to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Partially Supports |
The product UI exposes most label relationships to assistive technologies. Exceptions are noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.10 Text |
Supports |
The product’s text objects, text attributes, and on-screen text boundaries are exposed to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Partially Supports |
Most controls in the product expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. Exceptions are noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions are noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard. |
11.5.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Partially Supports |
The product notifies assistive technology of most user interaction events. However, the “Notifications” status is not exposed to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Partially Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of some controls and inputs. Exceptions are noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text
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Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the text and values of input controls. |
11.6.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.6.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
11.7 User preferences |
Supports |
User preferences are included in the product and can be amended to suit the user needs. |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
This product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
This product is not an authoring tool. |
11.8.5 Templates |
Not Applicable |
This product is not an authoring tool. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable