Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.0 – October 2017
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe InCopy CC 2018 for Windows and Mac OS X
Product Description: Adobe InCopy CC is professional word processing application, designed to work in conjunction with Adobe InDesign CC. Editors and writers can edit content in Adobe InCopy CC while a designer simultaneously works on the design portion of the project in InDesign CC, all while maintaining text formatting in both applications.
Date: August 2018
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 InCopy 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 |
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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 |
EN 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
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Software: Most input fields and images in the product do not expose a text alternative to assistive technology. Authored Content (PDF): The product enables authors to add inline images, but it does not enable authors to add text alternatives to images.
|
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
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports
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Software: The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain 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 requires captions. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain prerecorded media that requires captions. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
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 contain 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
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs are untagged. The boundaries and structure of text elements are not conveyed to assistive technology. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Content elements which are exposed to assistive technology, such as menus, provide a meaningful reading sequence. Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs are untagged. The sequence of text elements can be inferred by some assistive technology, but is not programmatically determined. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Exceptions include: Checkboxes and radio buttons provide only a color change to indicate focus location. Notes and tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that most content meets this criterion. Exceptions include: Tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them. |
1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain 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: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most product functionality can be operated through a keyboard interface. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add controls which would require keyboard access. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Exceptions include:
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): 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)
2017 Section 508
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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)
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.
|
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to customize the document title or display it in the window title. |
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most elements which can receive focus have a meaningful focus order. Exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include links. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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): The product does not enable authors to set the language for content. |
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 |
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add controls which would require keyboard focus. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add user input controls. |
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: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most input errors are identified and described to the users in text; exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not detect input errors that will be displayed to users. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Labels are provided for input fields. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add user input controls that would require labels or instructions. |
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): Supports |
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (PDF): The authored content is not implemented using markup languages. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most name and role information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add controls which would require name, role, and value information for assistive technology. |
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): The product does not include the ability to present live media. |
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): The product does not export 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 Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Some text, such as blue text in option lists, by default does not have sufficient color contrast against the background. However, the product’s Preferences dialog allows users to choose a color theme with a black background which provides sufficient color contrast. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: In the dashboard and in dialogs, most text cannot be resized up to 200%. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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. 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 |
---|---|---|
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA)
2017 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)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Headings and labels are descriptive. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
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Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Elements which can receive focus have visible focus indication. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to add controls which would require keyboard 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
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Content is only presented in one language at a time. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not enable authors to set the language for individual phrases within 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 software. 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 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 |
---|---|---|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not detect input errors that will be displayed to users. |
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA)
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions. Changes to user-controllable data can be confirmed before finalizing. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data and does not 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: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: in the product dashboard and dialogs, most visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. As reported in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most name and role information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence:
|
302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. As reported in 1.4.4 Resize Text: In the dashboard and in dialogs, most text cannot be resized up to 200%. Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs can be resized in a viewer application. However, as reported in 504.2.2 PDF Export, authored PDFs do not allow reflow. |
302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Most functions of the product do not rely solely on color to communicate information. As reported in 1.4.1 Use of Color, exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that most content does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Exceptions include:
|
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): Authored content does not require the use of speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product support a keyboard interface and are usable with limited manipulation. As reported in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, exceptions include:
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 is functional 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 with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
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. For example, the product provides visible labels for form fields, and does not have time limits for user actions. However:
Authored Content (PDF): As reported in 3.1.1 Language of Page and 3.1.2 Language of Parts, the product does not enable authors to set the language of the document or the language for individual phrases within content, inhibiting access for some users with limited language who rely on text-to-speech. |
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 with Exceptions |
Exceptions include:
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502.3 Accessibility Services |
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502.3.1 Object Information |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most name, role, state, boundary, and description information of objects to assistive technology. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology. |
502.3.4 Values |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the values of most form controls to assistive technology. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows assistive technology to modify most values of controls. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most form labels to assistive technology. |
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 |
Does Not Support |
The Galley, Story, and Layout editors do not expose text to assistive technology. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify text. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
|
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology of most focus and selection information.
|
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges using a keyboard interface. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes. |
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 with Exceptions |
Exceptions include:
|
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 |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display video. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Not Applicable |
The product does not display video. |
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 |
Does Not Support |
Authored PDFs are untagged and do not allow reflow. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Does Not Support |
The product exports PDF 1.7 files that do not conform to PDF/UA-1. Authored PDFs are untagged and do not allow reflow. |
504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
The product does not prompt authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. |
504.4 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information about documentation and support services is available in Adobe’s 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: Most functions of the product are not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: in the product dashboard and dialogs, most visual structure information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. As reported in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value: In the product dashboard and dialogs, most name and role information is not conveyed programmatically to assistive technology. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content is not usable without vision. As reported in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence:
The sequence of text elements can be inferred by some assistive technology, but is not programmatically determined. |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Most functions of the product are not usable with limited vision. As reported in 1.4.4 Resize Text: In the dashboard and in dialogs, most text cannot be resized up to 200%. Authored Content (PDF): Authored PDFs can be resized in a viewer application. However, authored PDFs do not allow reflow. |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Most functions of the product do not rely solely on color to communicate information. As reported in 1.4.1 Use of Color, exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that most content does not rely solely on color to communicate information. Exceptions include: Tracked changes are color coded to indicate which user made them.
|
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): Authored content does not require the use of speech. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Most functions of the product support a keyboard interface and are usable with limited manipulation or strength. As reported in 2.1.1 Keyboard and 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap, exceptions include:
Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain controls which would require manipulation or strength. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach triggers |
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 |
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: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
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. For example, the product provides visible labels for form fields, and does not have time limits for user actions. However:
Authored Content (PDF): As reported in 3.1.1 Language of Page and 3.1.2 Language of Parts, the product does not enable authors to set the language of the document or the language for individual phrases within content, inhibiting access for some users with limited language who rely on text-to-speech. |
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): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
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 |
Does Not Support |
As described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, the Keyboard Shortcuts dialog contains a keyboard trap. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not rely on biological characteristics. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Does Not Support |
Authored PDFs are untagged and do not allow reflow. |
5.5 Operable parts |
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5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain operable parts. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Not Applicable |
The product does not contain 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 |
Not Applicable |
The product relies on platform software to supply key repeat functionality. |
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 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) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
11.3.2.2 Use of accessibility services |
See 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 |
See information in 11.3.2.5 through 11.3.2.17 |
11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
Supports |
The product uses documented accessibility services within the user interface. |
11.3.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
The product is not assistive technology. |
11.3.2.5 Object information |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most name, role, state, boundary, and description information of objects to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the row, column, and headers of table cells to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.7 Values |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose the values of most form controls to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.8 Label relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most form labels to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
The product does not expose most hierarchical parent-child relationships to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.10 Text |
Does Not Support |
The Galley, Story, and Layout editors do not expose text to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.11 List of available actions |
Does Not Support |
Most controls in the product do not expose programmatic role information and actions which can be taken on objects to assistive technology. |
11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows assistive technology to perform most actions on objects. Exceptions include:
|
11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology of most focus and selection information.
|
11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to move focus and modify text selection ranges using a keyboard interface. |
11.3.2.15 Change notification |
Does Not Support |
The product does not notify assistive technology about most attribute changes. |
11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Supports |
The product allows assistive technology to modify states and properties of controls. |
11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows assistive technology to modify most values and text of controls. Exceptions include:
|
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 with Exceptions |
Exceptions include:
|
11.5 User preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
Exceptions include:
|
11.6 Authoring tools |
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11.6.1 Content technology |
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11.6.2 Accessible content creation |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section and Chapter 10 |
11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide restructuring transformations or re-coding transformations. |
11.6.4 Repair assistance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have accessibility checking functionality. |
11.6.5 Templates |
Not Applicable |
The product does not provide templates for authored content. |
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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