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Semi-Automated Test

This requires a combination of automated and manual testing. It might involve starting with automated testing and then continuing with manual testing or using functional tests that automatically interact with the website or app.

Use text instead of images of text

Comparison of an image of text (inaccessible) vs. markup text with CSS styling (accessible)
Code
Presentation
Visual
Level AA
Level AAA

Ensure that focus indicator is visible

Comparison of an invisible focus indicator (inaccessible) vs. a visible one (accessible)
Code
States
Interaction
Keyboard
Visual

Make an intuitive order focusable and defined in markup

Comparison of a focus order that goes up to down, left to right (accessible) vs. a random order (inaccessible)
Code
Defined in Markup
States
Interaction
Keyboard

Provide a way to bypass repeating content (skip link)

Illustration of a skip link on a website
Code
Interaction
Keyboard
Physical
Visual

Ensure the programmatic label matches the visual label

Comparison where the visual and programmatic label match (accessible) vs. when they don't match (inaccessible)
Code
Defined in Markup
Cognitive
Visual
Level A

Label elements and give instructions

A form with properly labeled inputs for name, time, and date
Code
Defined in Markup
Cognitive
Visual
Level A

Make sure that assistive tech can parse content

HTML code of a list with syntax errors
Code
Defined in Markup
Visual
Level A
Semi-Automated Test

Provide buttons with a large target size

Comparison of a large button size (accessible) vs. very tiny ones (inaccessible)
Design
Interaction
Physical
Level AAA
Semi-Automated Test

Don't use color alone to convey information (colorblind)

Examples of accessible and inaccessible use of color
Design
Styles
Visual
Level A
Semi-Automated Test

Write descriptive page titles

Examples of specific and descriptive page titles (accessible) vs. vague ones (inaccessible)
Code
Content
Writing
Cognitive
Visual

Write descriptive headings and labels

Example of descriptive headings (accessible) vs. vague headings (inaccessible) for a smoothie recipe
Content
Writing
Cognitive
Visual
Level AA

Write content at an approachable reading level

3 cartoon characters reading a book written in simple language
Content
Writing
Cognitive
Level AAA
Semi-Automated Test

Provide a way to understand unusual words and phrases

The unusual word "Gobbledygook" being defined
Content
Writing
Cognitive
Level AAA
Semi-Automated Test