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WCAG 2.1 AA Checklist — All 50 Success Criteria

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Level A(30 criteria)

  • 1.1.1Non-text Content
  • 1.2.1Audio-only / Video-only
  • 1.2.2Captions (Prerecorded)
  • 1.2.3Audio Description / Text Alternative
  • 1.3.1Info and Relationships
  • 1.3.2Meaningful Sequence
  • 1.3.3Sensory Characteristics
  • 1.4.1Use of Color
  • 1.4.2Audio Control
  • 2.1.1Keyboard
  • 2.1.2No Keyboard Trap
  • 2.1.4Character Key Shortcuts
  • 2.2.1Timing Adjustable
  • 2.2.2Pause, Stop, Hide
  • 2.3.1Three Flashes or Below Threshold
  • 2.4.1Bypass Blocks
  • 2.4.2Page Titled
  • 2.4.3Focus Order
  • 2.4.4Link Purpose (In Context)
  • 2.5.1Pointer Gestures
  • 2.5.2Pointer Cancellation
  • 2.5.3Label in Name
  • 2.5.4Motion Actuation
  • 3.1.1Language of Page
  • 3.2.1On Focus
  • 3.2.2On Input
  • 3.3.1Error Identification
  • 3.3.2Labels or Instructions
  • 4.1.1Parsing
  • 4.1.2Name, Role, Value

Level AA(20 criteria)

  • 1.2.4Captions (Live)
  • 1.2.5Audio Description (Prerecorded)
  • 1.3.4Orientation
  • 1.3.5Identify Input Purpose
  • 1.4.3Contrast (Minimum)
  • 1.4.4Resize Text
  • 1.4.5Images of Text
  • 1.4.10Reflow
  • 1.4.11Non-text Contrast
  • 1.4.12Text Spacing
  • 1.4.13Content on Hover or Focus
  • 2.4.5Multiple Ways
  • 2.4.6Headings and Labels
  • 2.4.7Focus Visible
  • 3.1.2Language of Parts
  • 3.2.3Consistent Navigation
  • 3.2.4Consistent Identification
  • 3.3.3Error Suggestion
  • 3.3.4Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)
  • 4.1.3Status Messages