Adobe Accessibility Conformance Report
VPAT® Version 2.0 – December 2017
Product Information
Name of Product/Version: Adobe Presenter 11.1
Product Description: Convert PowerPoint 2016 slides into interactive eLearning and publish to HTML5. Track learner performance with the integration of leading LMSs.
Date: December 2017
Contact information: access@adobe.com
Notes: The information contained in this report applies to the product itself. Information about product help and support documentation related to 602.3 (Support Docs) for Section 508 as published in 2017 is located at: http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/compliance.html.
Evaluation Methods Used: Testing Adobe Presenter involved extensive use of leading assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, and speech recognition software, as well exclusive use of the keyboard. Native platform accessibility features were also used to assist with testing. These were supplemented with techniques such as manual inspection of Accessibility API output.
Applicable Standards/Guidelines
This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standards/guidelines:
Standard/Guideline |
Included In Report |
|---|---|
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, at http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/ |
Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No |
Section 508 as published in 2017, at http://www.Section508.gov |
Yes |
EN 301 549 Accessibility requirements suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe, at http://mandate376.standards.eu/standard |
Yes |
Terms
The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:
- Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criterion without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
- Supports with Exceptions: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criterion.
- Does Not Support: The majority of product functionality does not meet the criterion.
- Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to the product.
- Not Evaluated: The product has not been evaluated against the criterion. This can be used only in WCAG 2.0 Level AAA.
WCAG 2.0 Report
Sections 1 and 2 also document conformance with:
- EN 301 549: Chapter 9 - Web, Chapter 10 - Non-Web documents, Section 11.2.1- Non-Web Software (excluding closed functionality), and Section 11.2.2 - Non-Web Software (closed functionality).
- Revised Section 508: Chapter 5 – 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 – 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation.
Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.0 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.0 Conformance Requirements.
Section 1: Success Criteria, Level A
Notes:
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives:
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.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product provides sufficient information for some elements, such as checkboxes, buttons and some radio buttons, in the PowerPoint interface, but only a few controls in the product’s interface windows provide sufficient information to assistive technology. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Alternate text information is not available for some published content, such as Character images, Background images and the graphics created through the “Learning Interaction” dialog. Authored Content (PDF): Alternate text information is not available for published content. |
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded audio-only or video-only content. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): It is possible to create audio-only and video-only content and alternatives for them. Authored Content (PDF): Alternatives for audio-only and video-only cannot be created for PDF. |
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires captions. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The product allows for the inclusion of subtitles which can act as open captions. Authored Content (PDF): The product allows for the inclusion of subtitles which can act as open captions. |
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded media that requires audio description. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The product includes features allowing content creators to add audio tracks that fully describe any visually displayed content. Authored Content (PDF): The product includes features allowing content creators to add audio tracks that fully describe any visually displayed content. |
Guideline 1.3 Adaptable:
Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product provides sufficient information for some elements, such as checkboxes, buttons and some radio buttons in the ribbon, but many inputs and controls in the product’s interface and windows lack proper semantics, such as name, role and state. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): None of the user interface elements in the product’s player and presentation content provide proper roles for interface elements, except the quiz questions form fields (e.g., Edit field and radio buttons). Authored Content (PDF): The product’s output does not provide programmatically determinable nor textual equivalents of information, structure and relationships. |
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Most content in the product is ordered in a meaningful sequence and various ribbons can be accessed with the keyboard. However, exceptions exist in some dialogs where focus is not set on the first element and the tab order is illogical, e.g., the Add New Question Group dialog. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Content and elements in authored content are not properly conveyed and are either absent or incorrectly ordered. Authored Content (PDF): A meaningful reading sequence cannot be programmatically determined in the product’s output. |
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|
|---|---|---|---|
1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
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1.4.2 Audio Control (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain audio that plays automatically. |
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible:
Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
2.1.1 Keyboard (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: The product’s ribbon in PowerPoint is completely accessible to keyboard-only users, however, the various dialogs and windows to manipulate specific portions of the product lack keyboard-only access. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): None of the controls in the product’s output are keyboard accessible. Authored Content (PDF): There are existing predefined keyboard key combinations that can be used to effect the controls in the product’s output, but not all controls are keyboard accessible. |
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include keyboard traps Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not include keyboard traps. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include keyboard traps. |
Guideline 2.2 Enough Time:
Provide users enough time to read and use content.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include time-based limits. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not include time-based limits. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not include time-based limits. |
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not include elements which automatically move, blink, scroll, or auto-update. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
Guideline 2.3 Seizures:
Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing content. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): No repeated blocks of content are present within the content. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
|
2.4.3 Focus Order (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Controls in the ribbon appear in the same order as they appear grouped visually. Controls in other windows that receive focus do not always follow this pattern. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not provide keyboard-only access to any controls. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content provides keyboard shortcuts, but does not support navigation using the keyboard alone. |
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain links. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain links. Authored Content (PDF): The product allows authors to create content that meets this criterion. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.1.1 Language of Page (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product’s ribbon relies on the features of the underlying Windows operating system to set and indicate the language of the UI. Other windows and dialogs do not. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The author cannot define the language of authored content. Authored Content (PDF): The author cannot define the language of authored content. |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.2.1 On Focus (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Many actions in the product can cause the focus to shift without explicit user activation. |
3.2.2 On Input (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Changes of context that occur on user input are clearly indicated to the user before invoking them. Authored Content (PDF): Changes of context that occur on user input are clearly indicated to the user before invoking them. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.3.1 Error Identification (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not detect input errors. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not detect input errors that will be displayed to users. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not have error messages. |
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product provides labels and instruction for some, but not all, form fields. |
Guideline 4.1 Compatible:
Maximize compatibility with current and future user agents, including assistive technologies.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
4.1.1 Parsing (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The software is not implemented using markup languages. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The HTML 5 output conforms to the specifications for HTML 5. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not conform to the PDF/UA specification. |
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: While the ribbon in PowerPoint exposes each control’s name, role and value. Most controls in other windows do not expose these attributes. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not expose the name, role, and value of elements. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not expose the name, role, and value of elements. |
Section 2: Success Criteria, Level AA
Notes:
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media:
Provide alternatives for time-based media.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide live media that requires captions. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): The product does not provide live media that requires captions. Authored Content (PDF): The product does not provide live media that requires captions. |
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not provide prerecorded video content that requires audio description. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can include an additional audio track for audio description information that will be included as part of the media. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can include an additional audio track for audio description information that will be included as part of the media. |
Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable:
Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Text within the product meets minimum contrast requirements. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can ensure that content meets this criterion. |
1.4.4 Resize text (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: There is no option in the product to resize text under various project panels up to 200%; however, the product’s ribbon allows standard resizing of text at the OS level. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Text can be resized using the browser’s zoom function. Authored Content (PDF): Text can be resized using Adobe Reader’s zoom function. |
1.4.5 Images of Text (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product’s ribbon and many windows use text instead of images of text, but not all. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain any text, only images of text. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain any text, only images of text. |
Guideline 2.4 Navigable:
Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
2.4.5 Multiple Ways (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not have multiple pages. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Some form fields have descriptive labels and some windows have headings, but many do not. |
2.4.7 Focus Visible (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Focus is visible on those elements that can be focused. |
Guideline 3.1 Readable:
Make text content readable and understandable.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.1.2 Language of Parts (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Guideline 3.2 Predictable:
Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not have multiple pages. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
3.2.4 Consistent Identification (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not have multiple pages. Authored Content (PDF): This criterion does not apply to non-web documents. |
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance:
Help users avoid and correct mistakes.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
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3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) (Level AA) Also applies to: EN 301 549 Criteria
2017 Section 508
|
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not process legal commitments or financial transactions, or modify user-controllable data. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data, and does not modify user-controllable data. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not contain legal or financial data, and does not modify user-controllable data. |
2017 Section 508 Report
Notes:
Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
302.1 Without Vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product’s ribbon in PowerPoint is just as accessible as the rest of the ribbon. Many controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. Authored Content (PDF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
302.2 With Limited Vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has at least one visual mode of operation that enables users to make use of the product with limited vision. The exception is the Video Creator interface, which does not expose focus information programmatically. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not provide sufficient indication of focus, as described in 2.4.7 Focus Visible. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the text size in Adobe Reader. |
302.3 Without Perception of Color |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user perception of color. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not follow user selected color settings. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the user selected color settings in Adobe Reader. |
302.4 Without Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). |
302.5 With Limited Hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). |
302.6 Without Speech |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require user speech. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require user speech. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require user speech. |
302.7 With Limited Manipulation |
Software: Does Not Support Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order. Authored Content (PDF): Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order. |
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require reach or strength to operate. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require reach or strength to operate. |
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has existing features that make it simpler and easier to use. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use. |
Chapter 4: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 5: Software
Notes:
501 General
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
501.1 Scope – Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in the WCAG section |
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology
502.1 General. Software shall interoperate with assistive technology and shall conform to 502.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
502.2 Documented Accessibility Features |
See 502.2.1-502.2.2 |
|
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product’s ribbon follows the accessibility features of the operating system, however some of the native windows disrupt accessibility features in parts of the product. |
502.3 Accessibility Services |
See 502.3.1-502.3.14 |
|
502.3.1 Object Information |
Does Not Support |
Objects’ properties are not programmatically determinable, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information |
Does Not Support |
States and properties of controls and inputs cannot be set or modified by assistive technologies, as described in 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers |
Does Not Support |
Row, column, and header information is not exposed. |
502.3.4 Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
Values and text of controls and inputs are rarely exposed, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
502.3.5 Modification of Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
States and properties cannot be set or modified by assistive technology in some dialogs and the video editor. |
502.3.6 Label Relationships |
Supports with Exceptions |
Label relationships are exposed to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships |
Does Not Support |
Hierarchical relationships are not exposed to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.8 Text |
Supports with Exceptions |
Text content is exposed to assistive technologies, except as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.9 Modification of Text |
Supports |
Where text content can be modified, it can be modified using assistive technology. |
502.3.10 List of Actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
Information about actions which can be taken on objects is not exposed to assistive technology in all parts of the product, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
502.3.11 Actions on Objects |
Supports with Exceptions |
Actions on objects can be performed by assistive technology, except as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions. |
502.3.12 Focus Cursor |
Does Not Support |
Information to track focus, insertion point, and selection is rarely exposed to assistive technology, as noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order. |
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor |
Supports |
Where it appears, focus can be moved and modified along with insertion point and selection. |
502.3.14 Event Notification |
Does Not Support |
Assistive technology is not notified of events related to user interactions. |
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
503 Applications
503.1 General. Applications shall conform to 503.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
503.2 User Preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
Parts of the product support platform accessibility settings. |
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces |
Not Applicable |
Does not apply. |
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description |
See 503.4.1-503.4.2 |
|
503.4.1 Caption Controls |
Supports |
The product provides controls to toggle captions display during video playback, when editing a project and when caption tracks are available. |
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls |
Supports |
The product provides controls to toggle audio tracks and description during video playback when editing a project. |
504 Authoring Tools
504.1 General. Where an application is an authoring tool, the application shall conform to 504 to the extent that information required for accessibility is supported by the destination format.
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
504.2 Content Creation or Editing (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion |
Supports |
The product allows inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
504.2.2 PDF Export |
Does Not Support |
The product does not allow authors to export PDF files that conform to PDF/UA-1. |
504.3 Prompts |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues in order to conform. |
504.4 Templates |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide any templates for creating content that conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. |
Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
EN 301 549 Report
Notes:
Chapter 4: 4.2 Functional Performance Statements (FPS)
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
4.2.1 Usage without vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Does Not Support |
Software: The product’s ribbon in PowerPoint is just as accessible as the rest of the ribbon. Many controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. Authored Content (PDF): Controls and inputs in the product lack sufficient identification, as described in 1.1.1 Non-text Content, 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
4.2.2 Usage with limited vision |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has at least one visual mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision. The exception is the Video Creator interface, which does not expose focus information programmatically. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not provide sufficient indication of focus, as described in 2.4.7 Focus Visible. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the text size in Adobe Reader. |
4.2.3 Usage without perception of colour |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Does Not Support Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user perception of color. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not follow user selected color settings. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content follows the user selected color settings in Adobe Reader. |
4.2.4 Usage without hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). |
4.2.5 Usage with limited hearing |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that does not require user hearing. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). Authored Content (PDF): Authors of the product can include sufficient textual descriptions of the audio, as described in 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded). |
4.2.6 Usage without vocal capability |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not require vocal capability. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require vocal capability. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require vocal capability. |
4.2.7 Usage with limited manipulation or strength |
Software: Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports with Exceptions Authored Content (PDF): Supports with Exceptions |
Software: Users who have limited manipulation or strength cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with user interfaces; the mouse must be used to perform many actions. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive keyboard focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Users who have limited manipulation or strength cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order. Authored Content (PDF): Users who have limited manipulation cannot rely on a keyboard alone to interact with authored content. While there are key combinations to perform certain functions, as described in 2.1.1 Keyboard, certain features cannot be accessed with keyboard-only operation. Most controls also lack the ability to receive focus, as described in 2.4.3 Focus Order. |
4.2.8 Usage with limited reach |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has an existing mode of operation that is operable with limited reach. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content does not require reach to operate. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content does not require reach to operate. |
4.2.9 Minimize photosensitive seizure |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product does not contain flashing elements. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content can be authored without photosensitive seizure triggers. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be authored without photosensitive seizure triggers. |
4.2.10 Usage with limited cognition |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: The product has existing features that make it simpler and easier to use. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use. Authored Content (PDF): Authored content can be made simple and easy to use. |
4.2.11 Privacy |
Software: Supports Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Supports Authored Content (PDF): Supports |
Software: Personal, financial, and legal data is not required by the product. Authored Content (HTML/SWF): Authors can create content that allows a user’s privacy to be maintained. Authored Content (PDF): Authors can create content that allows a user’s privacy to be maintained. |
Chapter 5: Generic Requirements
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
5.1 Closed Functionality |
Not Applicable |
5.1.2.2-5.1.6.2 are not applicable for this product. |
5.2 Activation of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
5.3 Biometrics |
Not Applicable |
The product does not rely on biological characteristics. |
5.4 Preservation of accessibility information during conversion |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product allows for inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility, not including PDFs. |
5.5.1 Means of operation |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts. |
5.5.2 Operable parts discernibility |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have operable parts. |
5.6.1 Tactile or auditory status |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.6.2 Visual status |
Not Applicable |
The product does not have locking or toggle controls. |
5.7 Key repeat |
Not Applicable |
The product relies on platform software to supply key repeat functionality. |
5.8 Double-strike key acceptance |
Not Applicable |
The product does not, by itself, supply a keyboard or keypad. |
5.9 Simultaneous user actions |
Supports |
The product supports the Windows Sticky Keys feature that allows users who cannot press keys that need to be pressed simultaneously to activate the same features when keys are pressed individually. |
Chapter 6: ICT with Two-Way Voice Communication
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 7: ICT with Video Capabilities
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
7.1.1 Captioning playback |
Supports |
The product allows adding, importing and viewing captions for the video content. |
7.1.2 Captioning synchronization |
Supports |
The product preserves synchronization between the audio and corresponding captions. |
7.1.3 Preservation of captioning |
Supports |
The product allows inserting captions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
7.2.1 Audio description playback |
Supports |
The product allows adding, selecting and playing audio tracks and descriptions. |
7.2.2 Audio description synchronization |
Supports |
The product preserves synchronization between the audio/visual content and the corresponding audio description. |
7.2.3 Preservation of audio description |
Supports |
The product allows inserting audio tracks or descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
7.3 User controls for captions and audio description |
Supports |
The product provides controls to toggle captions and audio descriptions. |
Chapter 8: Hardware
Notes: Not Applicable
Chapter 9: Web
Notes: See WCAG 2.0 section.
Chapter 10: Non-web Documents
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
10.2.1 - 10.2.38 |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
10.2.39 Caption positioning |
Supports |
The product allows users to position and place captions appropriately, avoiding any relevant information to be obscured from the synchronized media. |
10.2.40 Audio description timing |
Supports |
The product allows inserting and editing audit tracks and descriptions, avoiding any relevant information to be obscured from the synchronized media. |
Chapter 11: Software
Notes:
Criteria |
Conformance Level |
Remarks and Explanations |
|---|---|---|
11.2.1 Software success criteria (excluding closed functionality) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
11.2.2 Software success criteria (closed functionality) |
Not Applicable |
|
11.3.2.3 Use of accessibility services |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product’s ribbon follows the accessibility features of the operating system, however, some of the native windows disrupt accessibility features in parts of the product. |
11.3.2.4 Assistive technology |
Not Applicable |
The product is not assistive technology. |
11.3.2.5 Object information |
Does Not Support |
Objects’ properties are not programmatically determinable, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.6 Row, column, and headers |
Does Not Support |
Row, column, and header information is not exposed. |
11.3.2.7 Values |
Supports with Exceptions |
Values and text of controls and inputs are rarely exposed, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships. |
11.3.2.8 Label relationships |
Supports with Exceptions |
Label relationships are exposed to assistive technologies, except as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.9 Parent-child relationships |
Does Not Support |
Parent-child relationships are not exposed to assistive technologies, as noted in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.10 Text |
Does Not Support |
Text content is exposed to assistive technologies, except as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.11 List of available actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
Information about actions which can be taken on objects is not exposed to assistive technology in all parts of the product, as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value. |
11.3.2.12 Execution of available actions |
Supports with Exceptions |
Actions can be performed by assistive technology, except as described in 1.3.1 Info and Relationships, 2.1.1 Keyboard, and 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions. |
11.3.2.13 Tracking of focus and selection attributes |
Does Not Support |
Information to track focus, insertion point, and selection is rarely exposed to assistive technology, as noted in 2.4.3 Focus Order. |
11.3.2.14 Modification of focus and selection attributes |
Supports |
Where it appears, focus can be moved and modified along with insertion point and selection. |
11.3.2.15 Change notification |
Does Not Support |
Assistive technology is not notified of events related to user interactions. |
11.3.2.16 Modifications of states and properties |
Does Not Support |
States and properties cannot be set or modified by assistive technology in some dialogs and the video editor. |
11.3.2.17 Modifications of values and text |
Supports |
Where values and text content can be modified, it can be modified using assistive technology. |
11.4.1 User control of accessibility features |
Not Applicable |
The product is not platform software. |
11.4.2 No disruption of accessibility features |
Supports with Exceptions |
The product’s ribbon follows the accessibility features of the operating system, however, some of the native windows disrupt accessibility features in parts of the product. |
11.5 User preferences |
Supports with Exceptions |
Parts of the product support platform accessibility settings. |
11.6.2 Accessible content creation (if not authoring tool, enter “not applicable”) |
See WCAG 2.0 section. |
See information in WCAG section |
11.6.3 Preservation of accessibility information in transformations |
Supports |
The product allows inserting captions and audio descriptions to the final output preserving the information provided for accessibility. |
11.6.4 Repair assistance |
Does Not Support |
The product does not include a mode which prompts authors to create content which conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA, or to fix issues in order to conform. |
11.6.5 Templates |
Does Not Support |
The product does not provide any templates for creating content that conforms to WCAG 2.0 Levels A and AA. |
Chapter 12: Documentation and Support Services
Notes: Information regarding Support Documentation and Services is available in the Accessibility Conformance Report for the Adobe Help Center on the Adobe Accessibility Compliance website.
Chapter 13: ICT Providing Relay or Emergency Service Access
Notes: Not Applicable
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