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WCAG 2.1, 2.2 Level AAA

2.5.6 Concurrent Input Mechanisms

The user can happily switch between using a mouse, touchscreen, keyboard, or any other input device.

Gestures, Keyboard
Cognitive, Physical/Motor
Code
WCAG 2.2 Level AA

2.5.7 Dragging Movements

Any action requiring dragging, such as reordering items, must also be possible using buttons or other non-drag methods.

Gestures
Cognitive, Physical/Motor
Code
WCAG 2.2 Level AA

2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)

Clickable elements must be at least 24 by 24 pixels, except for inline links.

Gestures
Physical/Motor
Design
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

3.1.1 Language of Page

There’s a lang attribute on the <html> element that matches the language of the page.

Code and Labels, Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Code
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level AA

3.1.2 Language of Parts

Any parts of the page that are in a different language to the page itself are marked up with the appropriate lang value. Names and phrases derived from other languages, like “Déjà vu” in English, don’t need this.

Code and Labels, Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level AAA

3.1.3 Unusual Words

Jargon and figurative language is avoided, or, where not it’s possible, the words are defined or clarified the first time they’re used on a page.

Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level AAA

3.1.4 Abbreviations

Acronyms and shortened words are avoided; where not that’s possible, a definition are provided on each page they’re used.

Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level AAA

3.1.5 Reading Level

Writing is kept relatively simple, and is able to be understood by primary school children.

Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level AAA

3.1.6 Pronunciation

If a word can be pronounced more than one way, and each way has a different meaning, the meaning is clarified to avoid ambiguity.

Wording
Cognitive, Visual
Content
WCAG 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 Level A

3.2.1 On Focus

Nothing unexpected changes when something on the page receives keyboard focus, like a <button>

Keyboard
Cognitive
Code, Design