WCAG 2.1 Quick Reference

All success criteria at a glance with descriptions

20 criteria | Level A: 9 Level AA: 11
1.1.1 Level A Perceivable

Non-text Content

All non-text content has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose.

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1.2.1 Level A Perceivable

Audio-only and Video-only

Alternatives are provided for prerecorded audio-only and video-only content.

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1.2.2 Level A Perceivable

Captions (Prerecorded)

Captions are provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media.

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1.2.3 Level A Perceivable

Audio Description or Media Alternative

An alternative for time-based media or audio description is provided.

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1.2.4 Level AA Perceivable

Captions (Live)

Captions are provided for all live audio content in synchronized media.

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1.2.5 Level AA Perceivable

Audio Description (Prerecorded)

Audio description is provided for all prerecorded video content.

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1.3.1 Level A Perceivable

Info and Relationships

Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined.

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1.3.2 Level A Perceivable

Meaningful Sequence

When the sequence affects meaning, a correct reading sequence can be programmatically determined.

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1.3.3 Level A Perceivable

Sensory Characteristics

Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics like shape, color, size, or sound.

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1.3.4 Level AA Perceivable

Orientation

Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.

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1.3.5 Level AA Perceivable

Identify Input Purpose

The purpose of each input field can be programmatically determined.

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1.4.1 Level A Perceivable

Use of Color

Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information.

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1.4.2 Level A Perceivable

Audio Control

If audio plays automatically, there is a mechanism to pause, stop, or control volume.

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1.4.3 Level AA Perceivable

Contrast (Minimum)

Text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text).

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1.4.4 Level AA Perceivable

Resize Text

Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

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1.4.5 Level AA Perceivable

Images of Text

If the technologies can achieve the visual presentation, text is used instead of images of text.

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1.4.10 Level AA Perceivable

Reflow

Content can be presented without loss of information or functionality at 320px wide.

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1.4.11 Level AA Perceivable

Non-text Contrast

UI components and graphical objects have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.

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1.4.12 Level AA Perceivable

Text Spacing

No loss of content or functionality occurs when adjusting text spacing properties.

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1.4.13 Level AA Perceivable

Content on Hover or Focus

Additional content triggered by hover or focus is dismissible, hoverable, and persistent.

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