WCAG 2.2 AA Checklist for Shopify

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Perceivable

Information must be presentable in ways all users can perceive

1.1.1 Non-text Content Level A

All images, icons, and graphics have text alternatives

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only Level A

Pre-recorded audio/video has text alternatives

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) Level A

Videos have captions for deaf users

1.2.3 Audio Description Level A

Videos have audio descriptions for blind users

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) Level AA

All prerecorded video has audio description

1.3.1 Info and Relationships Level A

Structure is programmatically determinable

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence Level A

Reading order is logical and intuitive

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics Level A

Instructions don't rely solely on shape, size, or location

1.3.4 Orientation Level AA

Content works in portrait and landscape

1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose Level AA

Form fields have proper autocomplete attributes

1.4.1 Use of Color Level A

Color is not the only way to convey information

1.4.2 Audio Control Level A

Auto-playing audio can be paused or stopped

1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) Level AA

Text has 4.5:1 contrast ratio (3:1 for large text)

1.4.4 Resize Text Level AA

Text can be resized up to 200% without loss

1.4.5 Images of Text Level AA

Real text is used instead of images of text

1.4.10 Reflow Level AA

Content reflows at 400% zoom without horizontal scrolling

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast Level AA

UI components have 3:1 contrast ratio

1.4.12 Text Spacing Level AA

Content adapts to increased text spacing

1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus Level AA

Popup content is dismissible, hoverable, persistent

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Operable

Interface must be operable by all users

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Understandable

Information and operation must be understandable

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Robust

Content must work with current and future technologies

4.1.1 Parsing Level A

HTML is valid and well-formed

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value Level A

Custom controls have accessible name/role

4.1.3 Status Messages Level AA

Status messages are announced to screen readers

WCAG 2.2 AA Checklist

Perceivable

Operable

Understandable

Robust

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