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WCAG 2 at a Glance
This page provides a summary of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG 2.0; however, it is paraphrased and it is not a definitive version. Please see the following key resources for learning and using WCAG 2:
- WCAG Overview
- How to Meet WCAG 2.0: A customizable quick reference to WCAG 2.0 requirements (Success Criteria) and techniques
Perceivable
- Provide text alternatives for non-text content.
- Provide captions and other alternatives for
multimedia.
- Create content that can be presented in different ways,
including by assistive technologies, without losing meaning.
- Make it easier for users to see and hear content.
Operable
- Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
- Give users enough time to read and use content.
- Do not use content that causes seizures.
- Help users navigate and find content.
Understandable
- Make text readable and understandable.
- Make content appear and operate in predictable ways.
- Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Robust
- Maximize compatibility with current and future user tools.
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