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SearchSpecial terms in WCAG 2.0
This is a list of special terms that appear in WCAG 2.0 and the supporting materials. Translations of the these terms should be done consistently throughout the document. Translators should document canonical translations of these terms at the beginning of the process, and refer to the list when making the translation. Please also send the list to us so we can include them here. If you determine you need to add additional terms to the list, please notify us so we can make sure this list is comprehensive and useful.
| Term (en) | French (fr) | Italian (it) |
|---|---|---|
| WCAG 2.0 | Leave this acronym untranslated, even though it is not accurate to the translation of "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines" | |
| accessibility supported | ||
| assistive technology | ||
| audio-only | ||
| audio description | ||
| blinking | ||
| CAPTCHA | ||
| caption | ||
| context-sensitive | ||
| contrast ratio | ||
| flash | ||
| image of text | ||
| informative | ||
| jargon | ||
| luminosity contrast | ||
| normative | ||
| programmatically determined | ||
| relative luminance | ||
| synchronized media | ||
| video-only | ||
| viewport | ||