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WCAG 2.0 Quick Reference Checklist
For How to Meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0

collapsed Introduction

collapsed Customize Options

expanded Perceivable

collapsed Text Alternatives: Guideline 1.1 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.

expanded Time-based Media: Guideline 1.2 Provide alternatives for time-based media. live link

collapsed Intent of Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media

collapsed Advisory Techniques for Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media

expanded Success Criteria for Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media live link

collapsed Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded): 1.2.1 For prerecorded audio-only and prerecorded video-only media, the following are true, except when the audio or video is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such: (Level A)
expanded Captions (Prerecorded): 1.2.2 Captions are provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such. (Level A) live link
collapsed Intent for Captions (Prerecorded) 1.2.2
collapsed Sufficient Techniques for Captions (Prerecorded) 1.2.2 live link
collapsed Advisory Techniques for Captions (Prerecorded) 1.2.2
collapsed Failures for Captions (Prerecorded) 1.2.2
collapsed Examples for Captions (Prerecorded) 1.2.2
collapsed Related Resources for Captions (Prerecorded) 1.2.2
collapsed Key terms for Captions (Prerecorded) 1.2.2
collapsed Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded): 1.2.3 An alternative for time-based media or audio description of the prerecorded video content is provided for synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such. (Level A)
collapsed Captions (Live): 1.2.4 Captions are provided for all live audio content in synchronized media. (Level AA)
collapsed Audio Description (Prerecorded): 1.2.5 Audio description is provided for all prerecorded video content in synchronized media. (Level AA)
collapsed Sign Language (Prerecorded): 1.2.6 Sign language interpretation is provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media. (Level AAA)
collapsed Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded): 1.2.7 Where pauses in foreground audio are insufficient to allow audio descriptions to convey the sense of the video, extended audio description is provided for all prerecorded video content in synchronized media. (Level AAA)
collapsed Media Alternative (Prerecorded): 1.2.8 An alternative for time-based media is provided for all prerecorded synchronized media and for all prerecorded video-only media. (Level AAA)
collapsed Audio-only (Live): 1.2.9 An alternative for time-based media that presents equivalent information for live audio-only content is provided. (Level AAA)

collapsed Adaptable: Guideline 1.3 Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout ) without losing information or structure.

collapsed Distinguishable: Guideline 1.4 Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.

expanded Operable

collapsed Keyboard Accessible: Guideline 2.1 Make all functionality available from a keyboard.

collapsed Enough Time: Guideline 2.2 Provide users enough time to read and use content.

collapsed Seizures: Guideline 2.3 Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.

expanded Understandable

collapsed Readable: Guideline 3.1 Make text content readable and understandable.

collapsed Predictable: Guideline 3.2 Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.

collapsed Input Assistance: Guideline 3.3 Help users avoid and correct mistakes.

expanded Robust

collapsed Compatible: Guideline 4.1 Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.

collapsed Conformance requirements