WCAG 2.0 (web content accessibility) Heuristics set

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  1. 01. Perceivable

    Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive

  2. 01.01. Text Alternatives

    Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language

  3. 01.02. Time-based Media

    Provide alternatives for time-based media.

  4. 01.03. Adaptable

    Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.

  5. 01.04. Distinguishable

    Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.

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  1. 02. Operable

    User interface components and navigation must be operable.

  2. 02.01. Keyboard Accessible

    Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

  3. 02.02. Enough Time

    Provide users enough time to read and use content.

  4. 02.03. Seizures

    Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.

  5. 02.04. Navigable

    Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.

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  1. 03. Understandable

    Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.

  2. 03.01. Readable

    Make text content readable and understandable.

  3. 03.02. Predictable

    Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.

  4. 03.03. Input Assistance

    Help users avoid and correct mistakes.

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  1. 04. Robust

    Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.

  2. 04.01. Compatible

    Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.

Created by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 2012-02-29 15:40

Updated by UXmanager on Wed, 2021-03-03 11:45