Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.3 – December 2018
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe XD CC version 20 for macOS
Product Description: XD empowers designers with the speed, precision, and quality to seamlessly iterate and share interactive prototypes with team members and reviewers across devices and platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
Date: July 2019
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe XD Web involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well as exclusive 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 |
---|---|
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/ |
Level A: Yes |
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 at https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/ |
Level A: Yes |
Revised Section 508 standards as published by the U.S. Access Board in the Federal Register on January 18, 2017 |
Yes |
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, - V2.1.2 (2018-08) at https://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_en//301500_301599/301549/02.01.02_60/en_301549v020102p.pdf |
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.x Report
Tables 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- 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.x Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 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 |
---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product provides text alternatives for non-text content, such as image controls in the properties panel which have a valid label. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to provide text alternatives for non-text content. Examples include:
|
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded audio-only or video-only media. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded synchronized media. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded synchronized media. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description or a media alternative. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain video content that would require audio description or a media alternative. |
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports
|
Software: The product does not contain live synchronized media. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain live synchronized media. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain prerecorded video content that would require audio description. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain 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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Structure and relationship information is provided through object information and text. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to provide appropriate programmatic or textual equivalents for most visual structure and relationship information. The Export function creates an untagged PDF file. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not present content in a meaningful sequence. The Export function creates an untagged PDF file. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that 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 Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion applies to technologies, such as web pages, which support the programmatic identification of input field purpose. The product is not implemented with such a technology. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion applies to technologies, such as web pages, which support the programmatic identification of input field purpose. The product is not implemented with such a technology. |
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 |
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1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product do not convey information through color alone. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most text meets minimum contrast requirements. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.4 Resize Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product allows operating system display resolution settings to resize text without loss of content or functionality. Authored Content (PDF): The product allows the zoom function of a PDF reader application to resize text up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product uses text instead of images of text, except for branding elements that are considered essential. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): 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. Authored Content (PDF): At the required width of 320 CSS pixels, authored content is presented without loss of information or functionality. Authored content, such as a web wireframe design, requires two-dimensional layout for meaning and relies on scrolling in two dimensions. |
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Meaningful non-text content elements have sufficient contrast. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content 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 Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Content which is triggered by hover or focus is dismissible, hoverable, and persistent. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain content 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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain interactive elements which would require keyboard access. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In Design view, when focus is not in a text field in a panel, the product provides character key shortcuts for switching between tools such as Pen, Text, and Zoom. These keyboard shortcuts do not edit the document. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content 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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include time limits. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include time limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include elements which move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The title of the software describes its purpose. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to customize the document title or display it in the window title. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Components receive focus in a meaningful order. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain links. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain links. |
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most of the headings and labels in the application are descriptive. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Keyboard focus is indicated visually for the controls that receive focus using the keyboard. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable elements. |
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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not rely on multipoint or path-based gestures. |
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Product functions that use a single pointer are completed when the user releases the pointer. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain interactive elements which would require pointer interactions. |
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The accessible names of controls contain the text of their visible labels. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls. |
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A 2.1 only) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not have functionality operated by device motion or user motion. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content 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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The language is programmatically determinable within the product. The language of the product is set based on the version installed by the user. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to set the language for content.. |
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. Authored Content (PDF): Authored 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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Components do not initiate a change of context when focused. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain focusable components. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Changes of context do not occur automatically on user input. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls. |
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, such as in numerical fields in the properties panel, invalid entries are automatically reverted to the prior value and error messages are not provided. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls which would require error identification. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Labels are provided for most of the controls. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require labels or instructions. |
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Where input errors are automatically detected, suggestions for correction are provided to the user. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain user input controls that would require suggestions for correction. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions and does not modify user-controllable data. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data 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) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to:
Revised Section 508
|
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most user interface components have name, role, and value set programmatically. For example, in Design view, names and properties of editable elements are listed in the adjacent panels. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain interactive user interface components. |
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA 2.1 only)
Revised Section 508 – Does not apply |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web software. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|
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302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:
|
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302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
|
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Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
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302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing. |
|
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing. |
|
302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
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302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength. |
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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach and strength. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength. |
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302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|
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501.1 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 |
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See information in WCAG section. |
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502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
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502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features |
Supports |
This product does not disrupt platform accessibility features. |
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502.3.1 Object Information |
Partially Supports |
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some user interface components do not have name and role set programmatically. |
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502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls. |
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502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Supports |
The product exposes the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology. |
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502.3.4 Values |
Supports |
The product exposes the values of controls to assistive technology. |
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502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Does Not Support |
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. |
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502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Partially Supports |
The product does not expose some label relationships to assistive technology. |
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502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Supports |
The product exposes hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
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502.3.8 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content and text values to assistive technology. |
|
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify the values of text. |
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502.3.10 List of Actions |
Partially Supports |
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls do not expose programmatic role information to assistive technology. |
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502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Partially Supports |
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, some product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. |
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502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product exposes focus, text insertion point, and text selection to assistive technology. |
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502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges. |
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502.3.14 Event Notification |
Supports |
The product notifies assistive technology about attribute changes in user interface elements. |
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502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
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503.2 User Preferences |
Supports |
The product adapts to platform settings for contrast and font size. |
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503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
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503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display video. |
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503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display video. |
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504.2 Content Creation or Editing |
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See information in WCAG section. |
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504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Not Applicable |
The product does not convert content. |
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504.2.2 PDF Export |
Not Applicable |
The product does not export to PDF version 1.7. |
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504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
Most authoring functions do not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. |
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504.4 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
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.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes: According to C.4 Functional Performance, this section is informative only.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. Examples include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow authors to create content which is functional for users without vision. Examples include:
|
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable with limited vision. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are usable without perception of color. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require the use of hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require the use of speech. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited manipulation and strength. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product is functional with limited reach. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure triggers |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. Authored Content (PDF): 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 |
Software: Partially Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Users with cognitive disabilities have varying needs for features that allow them to adapt content and work with assistive technology or accessibility features of the platform. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited language, cognitive, and learning abilities. |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not ask for or display legal, financial, or personal data. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which maintains user privacy when accessibility features are used. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
5.1 Closed Functionality |
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. The software instead relies upon platform accessibility features. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not use biological characteristics for user identification or for control of the product. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Not Applicable |
The product does not convert content. |
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 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 and role which enable them to be discernible without user vision. Exceptions include:
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5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
The product relies on platform software to turn off or adjust key repeat. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The product relies on platform software features, such as Sticky Keys, to ensure simultaneous user actions are not required. |
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.x section)
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
10.1.1.1 through 10.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG 2.x section |
10.5 Caption positioning |
Authored Content (PDF): Not Applicable |
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain video. |
10.6 Audio description timing |
Authored Content (PDF): Not Applicable |
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain video. |
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
---|---|---|
11.1.1.1 through 11.4.1.3 |
See WCAG 2.x section |
See information in WCAG section. |
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 |
See 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
See information in 11.5.2.5 through 11.5.2.17 |
11.5.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
The product is not assistive technology. |
11.5.2.5 Object information |
Partially Supports |
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some user interface components do not have name and role set programmatically. |
11.5.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Supports |
The product exposes the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.7 Values |
Supports |
The product exposes the values of controls to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.8 Label relationships |
Partially Supports |
The product does not expose some label relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Supports |
The product exposes hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.10 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content and text values to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.11 List of available actions |
Partially Supports |
As noted in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, some controls do not expose programmatic role information to assistive technology. |
11.5.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Does Not Support |
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. |
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 allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges. |
11.5.2.15 Change notification |
Supports |
The product notifies assistive technology about attribute changes in user interface elements. |
11.5.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls. |
11.5.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Does Not Support |
As noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, most product functionality cannot be operated through a keyboard interface. |
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 |
The product adapts to platform settings for contrast and font size. |
11.8.2 Accessible content creation |
See WCAG 2.x section |
The product enables authors to create content which partially conforms to WCAG 2.1 Levels A and AA. See details for individual criteria in the WCAG 2.x section. Most authoring functions in the product do not actively guide authors to create accessible content. |
11.8.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide restructuring transformations or re-coding transformations. |
11.8.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have accessibility checking functionality. |
11.8.5 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
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
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