Complete list of KB updates in April 2024

11 article updates, 1 design pattern update, 90 Capture rule updates (4 new):

• ARC Rules content
  • Accessible name contains label
    • (iOS) For elements with a visible text label, the accessible name does not contain the visible text
    • (Mobile Frameworks) For elements with a visible text label, the accessible name does not contain the visible text
  • Accordion
    • (iOS) The accordion does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The accordion does not follow the established design pattern
  • Best practices
    • Link opens in a new window or tab
    • (Section 508 & EN 301 549) Documentation does not adequately describe accessibility features
    • (Section 508 & EN 301 549) Authoring function does not prompt for accessible content
    • (new) (Section 508 & EN 301 549) Exported PDF is not accessible
    • Headings are out of sequential order
  • Button
    • (iOS) The button does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The button does not follow the established design pattern
    • (iOS) The toggle button does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The toggle button does not follow the established design pattern
  • Carousel
    • (iOS) The carousel does not follow the established design pattern
  • Checkbox
    • (iOS) The checkbox does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The checkbox does not follow the established design pattern
  • Role, name, and state information
    • (iOS) Controls do not have an accessible name
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Controls do not have an accessible name
    • (iOS) The disabled state of the control is not indicated programmatically
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The disabled state of the control is not indicated programmatically
    • (iOS) The selected state of the control is not indicated programmatically
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The selected state of the control is not indicated programmatically
    • (iOS) Collection items are incorrectly defined as selectable
  • Dialog
    • (iOS) The modal view does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The modal view does not follow the established design pattern
  • Disclosure
    • (iOS) The disclosure control does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The disclosure control does not follow the established design pattern
  • Focus order and focus management
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Focus order is not logical
    • (iOS) Non-interactive elements receive keyboard focus
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Non-interactive elements receive keyboard focus
    • (iOS) Hidden elements receive keyboard focus
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Hidden elements receive keyboard focus
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Focus is not moved to the new content
  • Grouped form controls
    • Visually grouped controls are not grouped programmatically
    • (iOS) Visually grouped controls are not grouped programmatically
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Visually grouped controls are not grouped programmatically
  • Use of headings and landmarks
    • (iOS) Elements conveyed as headings are not coded as headings
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Elements conveyed as headings are not coded as headings
  • Incorrectly hidden content
    • (iOS) Controls are incorrectly hidden from assistive technology
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Controls are incorrectly hidden from assistive technology
    • Visible content not adequately conveyed programmatically
  • Information incorrectly conveyed
    • Visible information and relationships are not correctly conveyed programmatically
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Instructions are not associated with controls
  • Keyboard navigation / interaction
    • (iOS) Interactive controls are not navigable and operable with a keyboard
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Interactive controls are not navigable and operable with a keyboard
  • Labels or instructions
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Required form controls do not convey that they are required
  • Language of page
    • (new) (Mobile Frameworks) The language of the content is not set
  • Language of parts
    • (new) (Mobile Frameworks) Changes in language are not explicitly marked up
  • Lists
    • List markup is incorrect
  • Meaningful sequence
    • (iOS) Screen content is not organized in a logical and understandable order
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Screen content is not organized in a logical and understandable order
    • (new) (PDF) Document content is not organized in a logical and understandable order
    • (iOS) Hidden content that affects the understandable order of content is exposed to assistive technology
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Hidden content that affects the understandable order of content is exposed to assistive technology
  • No keyboard traps
    • (iOS) Users are not able to move focus away from an element using the keyboard
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Users are not able to move focus away from an element using the keyboard
  • Orientation
    • (iOS) The content view is limited or locked to a single display orientation
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The content view is limited or locked to a single display orientation
    • (iOS) Content or functionality is not the same in different orientations
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Content or functionality is not the same in different orientations
  • Page title
    • (iOS) The screen does not have a unique and descriptive title
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The screen does not have a unique and descriptive title
  • Progress bars
    • The dynamic progress bar does not follow the established design pattern
  • Resize text (including not preventing zoom on mobile/tablet)
    • (Android) There is a loss of content or functionality when text is resized up to 200%
    • (Mobile Frameworks) There is a loss of content or functionality when text is resized up to 200%
    • (Android) The content does not support resizing text
    • (iOS) The content does not support resizing text
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The content does not support resizing text
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The WebView content does not support resizing text
  • Slider
    • (iOS) The slider does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The slider does not follow the established design pattern
  • Status messages
    • (iOS) Status messages are not conveyed to some users
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Status messages are not conveyed to some users
    • Character countdown is not announced by assistive technologies
  • Use of tables
    • (iOS) Data tables are not defined as well-formed tables with correct row and column headers
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Data tables are not defined as well-formed tables with correct row and column headers
  • Tabs
    • (iOS) The tab bar does not follow the established design pattern
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The tab bar does not follow the established design pattern
  • Text Alternatives
    • (iOS) The active image has no accessible name
    • (Mobile Frameworks) The active image has no accessible name
    • (iOS) Informational images do not have a text alternative
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Informational images do not have a text alternative
    • (iOS) Decorative images are exposed to screen reader
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Decorative images are exposed to screen reader
  • User interface component relationships
    • (iOS) Error messages are not associated with controls in error
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Error messages are not associated with controls in error
    • Visually grouped content is not conveyed programmatically
  • Visible focus
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Focused components lack a visible focus indication
    • (iOS) Invisible or visually hidden elements receive focus
    • (Mobile Frameworks) Invisible or visually hidden elements inappropriately receive focus
• ARC User Guide
  • ARC Analytics
    • Security and Crawler Access
• Assistive technology testing guide
  • Common assistive technology products
    • TalkBack
    • VoiceOver
• Testing & QA
  • WCAG Tests (Native Android)
    • 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (level AA)
  • WCAG Tests (Native iOS)
    • 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (level AA)
• Accessible Design Guidance
  • Images
    • Provide alternative text for images
  • Structure
    • Provide headings
  • Text Content
    • Make text content easy to read
• Web Dev
  • Design Patterns
    • Style Guide
• Accessible Web Content Development
  • Structure
    • Preventing inaccessible fixed / sticky containers
  • User Interaction
    • Is swiping a path-based gesture?