WCAG 2.2 Quick Reference

Every Level A and AA success criterion in WCAG 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2, in plain words. Level AA is what most laws ask for.

6 criteria | Level A: 0 Level AA: 6
2.4.5 Level AA Operable

Multiple Ways

More than one way is available to locate a web page within a set of web pages.

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2.4.6 Level AA Operable

Headings and Labels

Headings and labels describe topic or purpose.

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2.4.7 Level AA Operable

Focus Visible

Any keyboard operable user interface has a mode of operation where the keyboard focus indicator is visible.

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2.4.11 Level AA Operable New in WCAG 2.2

Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)

When an item gets keyboard focus, it is not completely hidden by other content such as sticky headers or cookie banners.

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2.5.7 Level AA Operable New in WCAG 2.2

Dragging Movements

Anything done by dragging can also be done with a single click or tap, unless dragging is essential.

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2.5.8 Level AA Operable New in WCAG 2.2

Target Size (Minimum)

Click and tap targets are at least 24 by 24 CSS pixels, or have enough space around them, with a few exceptions.

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