WCAG 2.1
Introduction
WCAG 2.1
The recommendations to make web content more accessible to a range of users are known as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. People with speech impairments, blindness and other visual impairments, hearing impairment, photosensitivity, and similar conditions are covered by the recommendations. People with cognitive limits and learning disabilities will also be included in this.
Though all the user needs may not be included as a part of WCAG 2.1 guidelines, it does include guidelines that make the web content more accessible. It does not however address the needs of people with all types, combinations, and degrees of disability. The guidelines are useful for aging people making their user experience better.
Why is WCAG 2.1 Testing Important?
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented in ways that users can perceive, such as using text alternatives for non-text content.
- Operable: User interface components must be operable, such as providing keyboard accessibility and navigability.
- Understandable: Information must be presented in ways that users can understand, including making content predictable and providing clear instructions.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough to work with a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
Types of WCAG 2.1
WCAG 2.1 Conformance Levels
There are three levels of Conformance in WCAG based on a different group of users and their use:
- A (lowest)
- AA(mid-range)
- AAA(highest)