OpenA11y Evaluation Library

Not only shape, size and location

Rule ID Sensory 1
Conformance Required
Definition Understanding and operating on content on the page must not rely solely on the shape, size, visual location, orientation, or sound.
Purpose
  • People with visual impairments and learning disabilities that affect the visual processing of information may not be able to perceive the content or identify the purpose of links and controls.
  • People with hearing impairments and learning disabilities that affect the auditory processing of information may not be able to perceive the content or identify the purpose of links and controls.
Conformance Required
WCAG Success Criteria

Success Criterion 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics

Other Related Success Criterion:

Rule Category Color/Content
Rule Scope Page
First Step no
Techniques
  • Provide redundant text labels and references in addition to references to shape, size, visual location or sound.
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