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.
Non-text Content
All non-text content has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose.
Learn more about 1.1.1 Non-text Content (opens in a new tab) →Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
Alternatives are provided for prerecorded audio-only and video-only content.
Learn more about 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (opens in a new tab) →Captions (Prerecorded)
Captions are provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media.
Learn more about 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (opens in a new tab) →Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
An alternative for time-based media or audio description is provided.
Learn more about 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (opens in a new tab) →Captions (Live)
Captions are provided for all live audio content in synchronized media.
Learn more about 1.2.4 Captions (Live) (opens in a new tab) →Audio Description (Prerecorded)
Audio description is provided for all prerecorded video content.
Learn more about 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (opens in a new tab) →Info and Relationships
Information, structure, and relationships conveyed through presentation can be programmatically determined.
Learn more about 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (opens in a new tab) →Meaningful Sequence
When the sequence affects meaning, a correct reading sequence can be programmatically determined.
Learn more about 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (opens in a new tab) →Sensory Characteristics
Instructions do not rely solely on sensory characteristics like shape, color, size, or sound.
Learn more about 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (opens in a new tab) →Orientation
Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation.
Learn more about 1.3.4 Orientation (opens in a new tab) →Identify Input Purpose
The purpose of each input field can be programmatically determined.
Learn more about 1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (opens in a new tab) →Use of Color
Color is not used as the only visual means of conveying information.
Learn more about 1.4.1 Use of Color (opens in a new tab) →Audio Control
If audio plays automatically, there is a mechanism to pause, stop, or control volume.
Learn more about 1.4.2 Audio Control (opens in a new tab) →Contrast (Minimum)
Text has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text).
Learn more about 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (opens in a new tab) →Resize Text
Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
Learn more about 1.4.4 Resize Text (opens in a new tab) →Images of Text
If the technologies can achieve the visual presentation, text is used instead of images of text.
Learn more about 1.4.5 Images of Text (opens in a new tab) →Reflow
Content can be presented without loss of information or functionality at 320px wide.
Learn more about 1.4.10 Reflow (opens in a new tab) →Non-text Contrast
UI components and graphical objects have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.
Learn more about 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (opens in a new tab) →Text Spacing
No loss of content or functionality occurs when adjusting text spacing properties.
Learn more about 1.4.12 Text Spacing (opens in a new tab) →Content on Hover or Focus
Additional content triggered by hover or focus is dismissible, hoverable, and persistent.
Learn more about 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (opens in a new tab) →Test your site against these criteria
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