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WCAG 2.2

WCAG 2.2 was published on the 5 October 2023 (05/10/2023) and updated on the 12 December 2024 (12/12/2024).

Structure​

Principles​

WCAG is broken down into 4 principles:

  • Principle 1 - Perceivable
  • Principle 2 - Operable
  • Principle 3 - Understandable
  • Principle 4 - Robust

Easily remebered as the ititalism POUR

Guidelines​

Within each of the 4 principles are guidelines that act as the critia which needs to be met to compile with the WCAG Standards.

  • Principle 1 - Perceivable
    • Guideline 1.1 – Text Alternatives
    • Guideline 1.2 – Time-based Media
    • Guideline 1.3 – Adaptable
    • Guideline 1.4 – Distinguishable
  • Principle 2 - Operable
    • Guideline 2.1 – Keyboard Accessible
    • Guideline 2.2 – Enough Time
    • Guideline 2.3 – Seizures and Physical Reactions
    • Guideline 2.4 – Navigable
    • Guideline 2.5 – Input Modalities
  • Principle 3 - Understandable
    • Guideline 3.1 – Readable
    • Guideline 3.2 – Predictable
    • Guideline 3.3 – Input Assistance
  • Principle 4 - Robust
    • Guideline 4.1 – Compatible

There is 13 Guidelines total

Levels​

Within each guideline are levels of meeting the critia and how to meet the guidelines. At Various levels where required, using A, Double A and Triple A Levels.

  • Principle 1 - Perceivable
    • Guideline 1.1 – Text Alternatives
      • Level A
        • 1.1.1 Non-text Content
    • Guideline 1.2 – Time-based Media
      • Level A
        • 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only
        • 1.2.2 Captions
        • 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative
      • Level AA
        • 1.2.4 Captions
        • 1.2.5 Audio Description
      • Level AAA
        • 1.2.6 Sign Language
        • 1.2.7 Extended Audio Description
        • 1.2.8 Media Alternative
        • 1.2.9 Audio-only
    • Guideline 1.3 – Adaptable
      • Level A
        • 1.3.1 Info and Relationships
        • 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
        • 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
      • Level AA
        • 1.3.4 Orientation
        • 1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
      • Level AAA
        • 1.3.6 Identify Purpose
    • Guideline 1.4 – Distinguishable
      • Level A
        • 1.4.1 Use of Color
        • 1.4.2 Audio Control
      • Level AA
        • 1.4.3 Contrast
        • 1.4.4 Resize Text
        • 1.4.5 Images of Text
        • 1.4.10 Reflow
        • 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
        • 1.4.12 Text Spacing
        • 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus
      • Level AAA
        • 1.4.6 Contrast
        • 1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio
        • 1.4.8 Visual Presentation
        • 1.4.9 Images of Text
  • Principle 2 - Operable
    • Guideline 2.1 – Keyboard Accessible
      • Level A
        • 2.1.1 Keyboard
        • 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
        • 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
      • Level AAA
        • 2.1.3 Keyboard
    • Guideline 2.2 – Enough Time
      • Level A
        • 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
        • 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
      • Level AAA
        • 2.2.3 No Timing
        • 2.2.4 Interruptions
        • 2.2.5 Re-authenticating
        • 2.2.6 Timeouts
    • Guideline 2.3 – Seizures and Physical Reactions
      • Level A
        • 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
      • Level AAA
        • 2.3.2 Three Flashes
        • 2.3.3 Animation from Interactions
    • Guideline 2.4 – Navigable
      • Level A
        • 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
        • 2.4.2 Page Titled
        • 2.4.3 Focus Order
        • 2.4.4 Link Purpose
      • Level AA
        • 2.4.5 Multiple Ways
        • 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
        • 2.4.7 Focus Visible
        • 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured
      • Level AAA
        • 2.4.8 Location
        • 2.4.9 Link Purpose
        • 2.4.10 Section Headings
        • 2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured
        • 2.4.13 Focus Appearance
    • Guideline 2.5 – Input Modalities
      • Level A
        • 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
        • 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
        • 2.5.3 Label in Name
        • 2.5.4 Motion Actuation
      • Level AA
        • 2.5.7 Dragging Movements
        • 2.5.8 Target Size
      • Level AAA
        • 2.5.5 Target Size
        • 2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms
  • Principle 3 - Understandable
    • Guideline 3.1 – Readable
      • Level A
        • 3.1.1 Language of Page
      • Level AA
        • 3.1.2 Language of Parts
      • Level AAA
        • 3.1.3 Unusual Words
        • 3.1.4 Abbreviations
        • 3.1.5 Reading Level
        • 3.1.6 Pronunciation
    • Guideline 3.2 – Predictable
      • Level A
        • 3.2.1 On Focus
        • 3.2.2 On Input
        • 3.2.6 Consistent Help
      • Level AA
        • 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
        • 3.2.4 Consistent Identification
      • Level AAA
        • 3.2.5 Change on Request
    • Guideline 3.3 – Input Assistance
      • Level A
        • 3.3.1 Error Identification
        • 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
        • 3.3.7 Redundant Entry
      • Level AA
        • 3.3.3 Error Suggestion
        • 3.3.4 Error Prevention
        • 3.3.8 Accessible Authentication
      • Level AAA
        • 3.3.5 Help
        • 3.3.6 Error Prevention
        • 3.3.9 Accessible Authentication
  • Principle 4 - Robust
    • Guideline 4.1 – Compatible
      • Level A
        • 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value
      • Level AA
        • 4.1.3 Status Messages

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