WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference

All success criteria at a glance with descriptions

14 criteria | Level A: 14 Level AA: 0
2.1.1 Level A Operable

Keyboard

All functionality is available from a keyboard.

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2.1.2 Level A Operable

No Keyboard Trap

Keyboard focus can be moved away from any component using only a keyboard.

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2.1.4 Level A Operable

Character Key Shortcuts

If a keyboard shortcut uses only letters, it can be turned off or remapped.

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2.2.1 Level A Operable

Timing Adjustable

Time limits can be turned off, adjusted, or extended.

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2.2.2 Level A Operable

Pause, Stop, Hide

Moving, blinking, or auto-updating content can be paused, stopped, or hidden.

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2.3.1 Level A Operable

Three Flashes or Below

Web pages do not contain anything that flashes more than three times per second.

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2.4.1 Level A Operable

Bypass Blocks

A mechanism is available to bypass blocks of content that are repeated.

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2.4.2 Level A Operable

Page Titled

Web pages have titles that describe topic or purpose.

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2.4.3 Level A Operable

Focus Order

If a page can be navigated sequentially, focusable components receive focus in an order that preserves meaning.

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2.4.4 Level A Operable

Link Purpose (In Context)

The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text together with its context.

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2.5.1 Level A Operable

Pointer Gestures

All functionality that uses multipoint or path-based gestures can be operated with a single pointer.

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2.5.2 Level A Operable

Pointer Cancellation

For functionality that can be operated using a single pointer, completion is on the up-event.

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2.5.3 Level A Operable

Label in Name

For UI components with labels that include text or images of text, the name contains the text that is presented visually.

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2.5.4 Level A Operable

Motion Actuation

Functionality that can be operated by device motion can also be operated by user interface components.

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