Questions & Answers
Why does an auto-playing video require a pause mechanism?
We often use background videos (looped, no sound) in the hero with i.e. the headline on it. It's a great eyecatcher and the users like it a lot. The WCAG guideline says that this should not be allowed if the video does not stop after...
- autoplay
- video
In web accessibility, which text is part of the visible label?
I’ve built form fields that are part of a sentence — I basically want the user to fill in the blanks. However, that also means there is a lot of text near the form fields. Which text counts as the visible label?
- form fields
- forms
- visible labels
Should “Download” components be buttons or links?
My website has a component used for downloading files. Should I code it as a button or a link?
- aria roles
- buttons
- download
- Link
What are common use of color failures?
I’m not sure how to identify use of color failures. What are examples of common use of color failures?
- manual testing
- Use of color
When am I not required to provide audio captions?
When am I not required to provide audio captions?
- audio
- captions
Do checkbox components need to reach a certain contrast ratio?
Do checkbox components need to reach a certain color contrast ratio?
- color contrast
- non-text contrast
How do I make my unique custom widget accessible?
I’ve built a unique custom widget that doesn’t match any of the existing ARIA design patterns. How should I code it to be accessible?
- aria
- aria roles
- custom widgets
What are the hover state contrast requirements for drop down lists?
I have a dropdown list with black text in a form. Does the background bar on the hover states as you hover over each selection option require a 3.1 contrast ratio against the white container background, or can I use a light gray background bar...
- color contrast
- drop down
- focus state
- hover state
What is the difference between AA and AAA accessible authentication?
What is the difference between AA and AAA accessible authentication?
- authentication
- cognitive