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WCAG 2.2

WCAG 2.2 level A criteria

Level A is the floor. Miss one of these and some people cannot use the page at all: no alt text, no keyboard access, no page language, no labels.

1. Perceivable

1.1.1 Non-text ContentEvery image, icon and chart needs a text version that does the same job A 7 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)Audio-only and video-only recordings need a text version, or an audio version for silent video Aperson 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)Recorded video with sound needs captions A 1 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)Recorded video needs audio description or a full text alternative Aperson 1.3.1 Info and RelationshipsStructure you can see must also be in the code A 9 1.3.2 Meaningful SequenceThe order content is read must make sense Aperson 1.3.3 Sensory CharacteristicsInstructions must not rely on shape, colour, size, position or sound alone Aperson 1.4.1 Use of ColorColour must not be the only way information is shown A 1 1.4.2 Audio ControlSound that starts by itself must be easy to stop A 1

2. Operable

2.1.1 KeyboardEverything must work with a keyboard alone A 3 2.1.2 No Keyboard TrapKeyboard focus must never get stuck Aperson 2.1.4 Character Key ShortcutsSingle-key shortcuts must be switchable off or remappable Aperson 2.2.1 Timing AdjustableTime limits must be adjustable, extendable or avoidable A 1 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, HideMoving, blinking or auto-updating content must be pausable A 2 2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below ThresholdNothing may flash more than three times a second Aperson 2.4.1 Bypass BlocksPeople must be able to skip past repeated content A 1 2.4.2 Page TitledEvery page needs a title that says what it is A 1 2.4.3 Focus OrderKeyboard focus must move in an order that makes sense Aperson 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)Link text must say where the link goes A 2 2.5.1 Pointer GesturesPinch, swipe and multi-finger gestures need a simple alternative Aperson 2.5.2 Pointer CancellationClicks and taps must be cancellable before they complete Aperson 2.5.3 Label in NameA control's accessible name must include its visible text A 1 2.5.4 Motion ActuationShake and tilt controls need a normal alternative and an off switch Aperson

3. Understandable

3.1.1 Language of PageTell the browser which language the page is written in A 3 3.2.1 On FocusSimply moving to a control must not change anything Aperson 3.2.2 On InputChanging a setting must not surprise anyone with a new page Aperson 3.2.6 Consistent HelpPut help in the same place on every page that has it A2.2person 3.3.1 Error IdentificationSay which field is wrong, in words Aperson 3.3.2 Labels or InstructionsEvery field needs a label, and tricky ones need instructions A 1 3.3.7 Redundant EntryDo not ask for the same information twice in one process A2.2person

4. Robust

4.1.1 ParsingRemoved in WCAG 2.2: it always passes now Aperson 4.1.2 Name, Role, ValueCustom controls must tell assistive technology what they are A 28

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