The WCAG 2.2 AA checklist,in plain English.

All 55 Level A and AA success criteria in WCAG 2.2, grouped by the four principles. Each one says what it asks for, and whether ProCurveUX checks it automatically or it needs a person to test.

success criteria at A and AA

55

checked automatically

7

partly automatic

18

need a person

30

• 1.1.1Non-text ContentLevel AImages, icons and controls have a text alternative that serves the same purpose.ProCurveUX checks: Informative image missing alt text · Decorative image announced to screen readers · Icon-only control without accessible namePartly automatic
• 1.2.1Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)Level ARecorded audio has a transcript; silent video has a transcript or audio track.Needs a person
• 1.2.2Captions (Prerecorded)Level ARecorded video with sound has captions.Needs a person
• 1.2.3Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)Level AWhat happens on screen in a video is described in audio or in text.Needs a person
• 1.2.4Captions (Live)Level AALive video with sound has captions.Needs a person
• 1.2.5Audio Description (Prerecorded)Level AARecorded video has an audio description of important visual detail.Needs a person
• 1.3.1Info and RelationshipsLevel AHeadings, lists, labels and regions are marked up, not just styled to look that way.ProCurveUX checks: Input missing programmatic label · Heading level skipped · Missing or duplicate h1 · Landmark regions missingPartly automatic
• 1.3.2Meaningful SequenceLevel AThe reading order in the code matches the order that makes sense on screen.ProCurveUX checks: DOM order does not match visual orderPartly automatic
• 1.3.3Sensory CharacteristicsLevel AInstructions do not rely only on shape, position or sound ("click the round button on the right").Needs a person
• 1.3.4OrientationLevel AAThe page works in both portrait and landscape.Needs a person
• 1.3.5Identify Input PurposeLevel AAFields for personal details say what they are for (autocomplete), so browsers can fill them.Needs a person
• 1.4.1Use of ColorLevel AColour is never the only way information is shown, such as links or errors.ProCurveUX checks: Information conveyed by color alonePartly automatic
• 1.4.2Audio ControlLevel AAudio that plays by itself for more than 3 seconds can be paused or turned down.ProCurveUX checks: Autoplaying media without controlPartly automatic
• 1.4.3Contrast (Minimum)Level AAText has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1, or 3:1 for large text.ProCurveUX checks: Body text contrast below minimum · Large text contrast below minimum · Text over image without contrast protectionChecked automatically
• 1.4.4Resize TextLevel AAText can be zoomed to 200% without losing content or function.ProCurveUX checks: Zoom disabledPartly automatic
• 1.4.5Images of TextLevel AAText is real text, not a picture of text, except logos.Needs a person
• 1.4.10ReflowLevel AAAt 320 CSS pixels wide, content fits without scrolling sideways.ProCurveUX checks: Page scrolls sideways on a phonePartly automatic
• 1.4.11Non-text ContrastLevel AAField borders, controls, focus rings and meaningful graphics have at least 3:1 contrast.ProCurveUX checks: UI component boundary contrast below minimum · Focus indicator contrast insufficientPartly automatic
• 1.4.12Text SpacingLevel AANothing breaks when people increase line, letter and word spacing.Needs a person
• 1.4.13Content on Hover or FocusLevel AATooltips and pop-ups shown on hover can be dismissed, hovered over, and stay until moved away from.Needs a person

• 2.1.1KeyboardLevel AEverything can be done with a keyboard alone.ProCurveUX checks: Hover-dependent content on touch-capable viewportPartly automatic
• 2.1.2No Keyboard TrapLevel AKeyboard focus can always move out of any element it enters.ProCurveUX checks: Keyboard trapChecked automatically
• 2.1.4Character Key ShortcutsLevel ASingle-key shortcuts can be turned off or remapped.Needs a person
• 2.2.1Timing AdjustableLevel ATime limits can be turned off, adjusted or extended.ProCurveUX checks: Timeout or auto-dismiss too short to readPartly automatic
• 2.2.2Pause, Stop, HideLevel AMoving, blinking or auto-updating content can be paused, stopped or hidden.ProCurveUX checks: Autoplaying media without controlPartly automatic
• 2.3.1Three Flashes or Below ThresholdLevel ANothing flashes more than three times a second.ProCurveUX checks: Flashing contentPartly automatic
• 2.4.1Bypass BlocksLevel APeople can skip repeated blocks, such as with a skip link or landmarks.ProCurveUX checks: Skip link missing · Landmark regions missingChecked automatically
• 2.4.2Page TitledLevel AEach page has a title that says what it is.ProCurveUX checks: Non-descriptive page titleChecked automatically
• 2.4.3Focus OrderLevel AKeyboard focus moves in an order that keeps meaning.ProCurveUX checks: DOM order does not match visual orderPartly automatic
• 2.4.4Link Purpose (In Context)Level AEach link says where it goes, alone or with its sentence.ProCurveUX checks: Non-descriptive link textPartly automatic
• 2.4.5Multiple WaysLevel AAThere is more than one way to find a page, such as navigation and search.Needs a person
• 2.4.6Headings and LabelsLevel AAHeadings and labels describe the topic or purpose.Needs a person
• 2.4.7Focus VisibleLevel AAKeyboard focus is always visible.ProCurveUX checks: Focus indicator suppressedChecked automatically
• 2.4.11Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)Level AANew in 2.2A focused element is never fully hidden behind sticky headers, banners or pop-ups.Needs a person
• 2.5.1Pointer GesturesLevel AAnything done with a multi-finger or path gesture also works with a single tap.Needs a person
• 2.5.2Pointer CancellationLevel AActions fire when the finger or button is released, so a slip can be undone.Needs a person
• 2.5.3Label in NameLevel AA control’s accessible name contains the words on it, so voice control works.Needs a person
• 2.5.4Motion ActuationLevel AAnything triggered by shaking or tilting also has a button, and can be turned off.Needs a person
• 2.5.7Dragging MovementsLevel AANew in 2.2Anything done by dragging can also be done with single taps or clicks.Needs a person
• 2.5.8Target Size (Minimum)Level AANew in 2.2Targets are at least 24×24 CSS pixels, or have enough space around them. Inline links in text are exempt.ProCurveUX checks: Target size below minimum · Tap targets too small for a thumbChecked automatically

• 3.1.1Language of PageLevel AThe page declares its language, so screen readers pronounce it correctly.ProCurveUX checks: Missing or incorrect lang attributeChecked automatically
• 3.1.2Language of PartsLevel AAPassages in another language are marked as such.Needs a person
• 3.2.1On FocusLevel AFocusing an element does not change the page or context on its own.Needs a person
• 3.2.2On InputLevel AChanging a field does not cause an unexpected change of context.Needs a person
• 3.2.3Consistent NavigationLevel AARepeated navigation appears in the same order on every page.Needs a person
• 3.2.4Consistent IdentificationLevel AAThings that do the same job are labelled the same way everywhere.Needs a person
• 3.2.6Consistent HelpLevel ANew in 2.2Help, such as contact details or chat, is in the same place on every page that has it.Needs a person
• 3.3.1Error IdentificationLevel AErrors are described in text and the field at fault is identified.Needs a person
• 3.3.2Labels or InstructionsLevel AFields have visible labels or instructions.ProCurveUX checks: Input missing programmatic label · Placeholder used as the only label · Required and optional fields not distinguishedPartly automatic
• 3.3.3Error SuggestionLevel AAError messages say how to fix the problem when that is known.ProCurveUX checks: Error message states the problem without the correctionPartly automatic
• 3.3.4Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)Level AALegal, financial or data-changing submissions can be checked, corrected or reversed.ProCurveUX checks: Destructive action without confirmation or undoPartly automatic
• 3.3.7Redundant EntryLevel ANew in 2.2People are not asked to type the same information twice in one process.Needs a person
• 3.3.8Accessible Authentication (Minimum)Level AANew in 2.2Logging in does not depend on a memory or puzzle test, unless an alternative or help is offered.Needs a person

• 4.1.2Name, Role, ValueLevel AEvery control exposes its name, role and state to assistive technology.ProCurveUX checks: Icon-only control without accessible name · Input missing programmatic labelPartly automatic
• 4.1.3Status MessagesLevel AAStatus messages, such as "Added to basket", are announced without moving focus.Needs a person

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