Guideline 1.3
Adaptable
Content on the screen must be adaptable to the needs of users. By exposing the structure and information to assistive technologies, it can be presented in different ways. For example, headings are indicated visually but should also be marked for screen reader users.
Success Criteria
- Success Criterion 1.3.1 - Info and Relationships
Info and Relationships
Ensure that the information and relationships on the screen are not only conveyed visually.
- Success Criterion 1.3.2 - Meaningful Sequence
Meaningful Sequence
Ensure that the order which assistive technologies follow reflect the meaning of the content.
- Success Criterion 1.3.3 - Sensory Characteristics
Sensory Characteristics
Ensure instructions can be understood by everyone. Instructions that only use shape, size, location, orientation or sound are not understandable for everyone.
- Success Criterion 1.3.4 - Orientation
Orientation
Ensure that the screen content rotates with the device display.
- Success Criterion 1.3.5 - Identify Input Purpose
Identify Input Purpose
Ensure it is clear what information is expected from users inside input fields.
- Success Criterion 1.3.6 - Identify Purpose
Identify Purpose
In content implemented using markup languages, the purpose of User Interface Components, icons, and regions can be programmatically determined.