Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Illustrator CC, 22.0.1
Product Description: Adobe Illustrator CC is a vector graphics and illustration editing software.
Date: November 2017
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Illustrator CC involved extensive use of leading assistive technology, such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well 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 standards/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 Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No |
Section 508 as published in 2017, at http://www.Section508.gov |
Yes |
EEN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, at http://mandate376.standards.eu/standard |
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.
- Supports with Exceptions: 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 2.0 Report
Sections 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 2.0 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.
Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
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)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Menus and some dialog boxes in the product provide a textual description. Generally, icons do not supply names and what text labels are present are only available on mouse over. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide a way to artifact decorative non-text content, nor does it provide users the ability to add alternative text to informative non-text content. |
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)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that require captions. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide prerecorded media that requires captions. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires audio description. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide prerecorded media that requires 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)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Components of the product indicate information, hierarchy and relationships visually, but lack the same information in most components textual names and values. Most controls do not receive keyboard focus and lack programmatically determinable labels for screen reader users. Others have programmatically determinable labels in Chinese instead of English. Form fields have visual labels, but those labels are not programmatically associated with the fields. This prevents the textual name and role from rendering for screen reader users. The product does not programmatically convey the tabular view of images in an album, preventing an understanding and navigation of the images using a screen reader. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not allow for the authored content’s information, structure, or relationships to be conveyed programmatically. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product presents content in a meaningful sequence. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide a programmatically determined sequence when that sequence affects the meaning of the content. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
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)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not use color as the only visual means of conveying information, action, and selection on many controls; however, some controls, especially those that adjust color, do solely use colors to convey their state. Authored Content (PDF): Color use is not programmatically determined by the product. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (PDF): The product’s authored content does not include audio that plays automatically. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: While the menus and some of the dialogs can be navigated using only the keyboard, critical features and actions can only be performed using the mouse. Authored Content (PDF): All functionality of the authored content is operable through a keyboard interface. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include keyboard traps. |
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)
2017 Section 508
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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)
2017 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): Authored content allows users to create content that 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)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
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)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product provides a title of the software. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be titled. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Several elements do not receive keyboard and programmatic focus. However, the elements that receive focus follow the visual and logical layout. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content that should receive focus cannot be made to do so from the product. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product relies on the features of the underlying operating system to set and indicate the language of the user interface. Authored Content (PDF):Authored content does not contain a programmatically determined language. |
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)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
|
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In the few places where errors can exist, they are not identified. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports with Exceptions. Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Input fields and buttons mostly lack labels or have a name in Chinese instead of informative labels. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components. |
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)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain programmatic tags. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Only a few elements correctly indicate their name, role and value or state programmatically, as described in 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain programmatic tags. |
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide live media that requires captions. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded video content that would require audio description. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not provide prerecorded video content that requires audio description. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports
|
Software: Text in the product varies on meeting the minimum contrast requirements. Elements that are headings meet the contrast minimum of 4.5:1, but many of the labels for controls only provide a contrast of 3.5:1 Authored Content (PDF): The product allows authored content to meet sufficient contrast ratios. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Authored Content (PDF): The product allows authored content to be resizable up to 200% without loss of content.
|
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
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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): The product allows for authored content to present information as text instead of images of text. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: The product uses headings and labels to identify topic and purpose visually. None of the headings convey their role programmatically, very few labels have textual equivalents of what is visible, and none are associated with their form element. Authored Content (PDF): The product allows authors to create content which meets this criterion. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product provides highly visible contrast on all elements that can receive focus. Authored Content (PDF): The product allows for authored content to provide highly visible contrast on all elements that can receive focus. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product is visually in only one language, but some controls have programmatic names in Chinese. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain a programmatically determined language for each passage or phrase in the content. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. 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 |
|---|---|---|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: As described in 3.3.1 Error Identification, the product does not identify errors in form field entry. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not capable of containing user interface components. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions or modify user-controllable data. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions or modify user-controllable data. |
2017 Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most non-text elements in the product do not have correct text alternatives for use by screen readers; in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, some elements lack labels and relationships in text form to match the visual presentation; in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many features of the product cannot be accessed through keyboard-only operation. Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, non-text elements in the authored content lack text alternatives for use by screen readers; in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, elements lack labels and relationships that are programmatically available to match the visual presentation; 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, content is not tagged in an accessible manner. |
302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Software: The product supports the use of screen magnifiers, but focus is not exposed visually and programmatically for many controls. There is no option to enlarge the text size in the product to 200%, as described in 1.4.4 Resize text. The product does not provide support for Windows High Contrast Mode, with an exception of title bars and menu elements. As described in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), sufficient contrast is only provided on some elements, and as described in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information making selection difficult for users with limited vision to make use of their limited vision. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: As described in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information, making selection difficult for users without perception of color to use the product. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without perception of color. |
302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people without hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that does not produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people without hearing. |
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people with limited hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that does not produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people with limited hearing. |
302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require speech input or control, so it is usable by people without speech. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions in the product, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation. |
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require reach or strength, so it is usable by people with limited reach and strength. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach and strength. |
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product provides options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls. The UI also provides multiple options for configuring the layout or controls and panes. In addition, occasional visible popups are used to communicate the purpose of input fields. 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:
501 General
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
502.2 Documented Accessibility Features |
See 502.2.1-502.2.2 |
|
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 provide full support for Windows High Contrast Mode. With an exception of title bars and menus, the product does not respond to Windows High Contrast Mode. |
502.3 Accessibility Services |
See 502.3.1-502.3.14 |
|
502.3.1 Object Information |
Does Not Support |
The product rarely exposes the name, role and state or value of objects to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Does Not Support |
States and properties of controls and inputs in the product cannot be set or modified by assistive technologies. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the row, column and headers of tables to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
502.3.4 Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product rarely exposes the values and text of controls and inputs to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Does Not Support |
Values and text of controls and inputs in the product cannot be set nor modified by assistive technologies. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose label relationships to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical relationships to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.8 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content to assistive technologies. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to modify text content. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose information about actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technologies. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows assistive technologies to perform actions on objects, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Supports with Exceptions |
Some elements, such as text fields, expose information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technologies. However, many controls do not expose visual and programmatic focus information to assistive technology. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technologies of events related to user interactions. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
503.2 User Preferences |
Supports |
The product supports platform accessibility settings. |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide an alternative user interface that functions as assistive technology. |
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description |
See 503.4.1-503.4.2 |
|
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Supports |
The product does not have any video content. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Supports |
The product does not have any audio content. |
504 Authoring Tools
504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Supports |
The product preserves metadata stored in images. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Does Not Support |
The product allows for exporting PDF files that conform to PDF 1.7 but not PDF/UA-1. |
504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues in order to conform. |
504.4 Templates |
Not Applicable |
Profiles in the product do not affect how well the content conforms to accessibility standards. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information about Adobe’s Support Documentation regarding electronic support documentation conformance to WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA Success Criteria related to 2017 Section 508 602.3 (Support Docs) is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, most non-text elements in The product do not have correct text alternatives for use by screen readers; in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships some elements in the product lack labels and relationships in text form to match the visual presentation; in 2.1.1 Keyboard, many features of the product cannot be accessed through keyboard-only operation. Authored Content (PDF): As noted in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, non-text elements in the authored content lack text alternatives for use by screen readers; in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, elements lack labels and relationships that are programmatically available to match the visual presentation; 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value, content is not tagged in an accessible manner. |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product supports the use of screen magnifiers, but focus is not exposed visually and programmatically for many controls. There is no option to enlarge the text size to 200%, as described in 1.4.4 Resize text . The product does not provide support for Windows High Contrast Mode, with an exception of title bars and menu elements. As described in 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum), sufficient contrast is only provided on some elements, and as described in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information making selection difficult for users with limited vision to make use of their limited vision. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users with limited vision. |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: As described in 1.4.1 Use of Color, color alone is occasionally used to communicate information making selection difficult for users without perception of color. 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 produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people without hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that does not produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people without hearing. |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people with limited hearing. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that does not produce sound or speech, so it is usable by people with limited hearing. |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require speech input or control, so it is usable by people without vocal capability. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional for users without vocal capability. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports
|
Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as noted in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited manipulation and strength. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach triggers |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports
|
Software: The product does not require reach or strength, so it is usable by people with limited reach and strength. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which is functional with limited reach. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain elements which flash or other features likely to trigger photosensitive seizures. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content which does not contain elements which flash or other features likely to trigger photosensitive seizures. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition |
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product provides options to use icons, text, or a combination of both for controls. The UI also provides multiple options for configuring the layout or controls and panes. In addition, occasional visible popups are used to communicate the purpose of input fields. 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 legal, financial, or personal data. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not ask for legal, financial, or personal data. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
5.1 Closed Functionality |
Not Applicable |
5.1.2.2-5.1.6.2 are not applicable for this product. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have closed functionality. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not rely on biological characteristics. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Does Not Support |
The product allows for the overwriting or removal of pre-existing accessibility features in its output. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts. |
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 |
Supports |
The product relies on platform software to supply key repeat functionality. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Supports |
The product does not, by itself, supply a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The product supports the Windows 10 Sticky Keys feature that allows users who cannot press keys that need to be pressed simultaneously to activate the same features when keys are pressed individually. |
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 to this product.
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
10.2.1 - 10.2.38 |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
10.2.39 Caption positioning |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide video. |
10.2.40 Audio description timing |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide video. |
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality) |
Not Applicable |
|
11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
Supports |
The product supports the UI Automation accessibility API on Windows 10, allowing the use of accessibility services which are part of the Windows platform. |
11.3.2.4 Assistive technology |
Supports |
The product supports the UI Automation accessibility API on Windows 10, which is interoperable with assistive technology on the Windows platform. |
11.3.2.5 Object information |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes the name, role and state or value of objects to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Not Applicable |
The product exposes the row, column and headers of tables to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
11.3.2.7 Values |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose values to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.8 Label relationships |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product exposes label relationships to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose hierarchical relationships to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.10 Text |
Supports |
The product exposes text content to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.11 List of available actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
Most objects in the product, including buttons, checkboxes, and range elements, do not expose any programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technologies. |
11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to perform actions on objects that gain focus. |
11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Supports with Exceptions |
Some elements, such as text fields, expose information to track focus, insertion point, and selection to assistive technologies. However, many controls do not expose visual and programmatic focus information to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technologies to move or modify focus, insertion point, and selection. |
11.3.2.15 Change notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology of events related to user interactions. Similarly, assistive technology is not informed such as when a checkbox is checked or when range handles are moved. |
11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Supports with Exceptions |
States and properties of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technologies but are not conveyed to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Supports |
Values and text of controls and inputs in the product can be set by assistive technologies. |
11.4 Documented accessibility usage |
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11.4.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports |
The product does not disrupt accessibility features of the Windows 10 platform. |
11.5 User preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product supports some platform accessibility settings, except: In Windows High Contrast Mode, only part of the UI changes into high-contrast, while the main menu bar/ribbon and other features of the pane structure do not. |
11.6.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues to conform. |
11.6.4 Repair assistance |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues to conform. |
11.6.5 Templates |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues to conform. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information about Adobe’s Support Documentation regarding electronic support documentation conformance to WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA Success Criteria related to 2017 Section 508 602.3 (Support Docs) is available in the Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report for HelpX documentation.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not applicable
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