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) →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) →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) →Test your site against these criteria
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