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Summary of Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) 2.0

ATAG 2.0 is divided into two main parts:

Part A – Make the authoring tool user interface accessible: Ensures that people with disabilities can use the authoring tools effectively.

Part B – Support the production of accessible content: Ensures that the tool encourages and facilitates the creation of accessible web content.

Each part is composed of principles, guidelines, and success criteria, similar to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

Outline of Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) 2.0

Part A: Make the authoring tool user interface accessible

Principle A.1: Authoring tool user interfaces must follow applicable accessibility guidelines

  • Guideline A.1.1: Ensure that the authoring tool user interface follows WCAG (e.g., keyboard accessibility, screen reader support)
  • Success Criteria: A.1.1.1 - A.1.1.3

Principle A.2: Ensure that the authoring tool is operable by all authors

  • Guideline A.2.1: Make authoring actions accessible
  • Guideline A.2.2: Document the accessibility of the authoring tool
  • Success Criteria: A.2.1.1, A.2.2.1, etc.

Part B: Support the production of accessible content

Principle B.1: Authoring tools must support the creation of accessible content

  • Guideline B.1.1: Ensure automatically generated content is accessible
  • Guideline B.1.2: Ensure that authors can produce accessible content with prompts and support
  • Success Criteria: B.1.1.1 - B.1.2.5

Principle B.2: Assist authors with managing accessibility

  • Guideline B.2.1: Check accessibility
  • Guideline B.2.2: Provide repair assistance
  • Guideline B.2.3: Provide guidance and documentation

Principle B.3: Promote and integrate accessibility features

  • Guideline B.3.1: Preserve accessibility information
  • Guideline B.3.2: Ensure accessibility features are available and supported

Additional Information

  • Conformance Levels: A, AA, AAA (same as WCAG)
  • Relation to WCAG: ATAG complements WCAG; ATAG targets authoring tools, while WCAG targets web content.
  • W3C Official Page: ATAG 2.0