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Criteria
Supporting Features
Remarks and explanations
the image must also be
available in text.
(e) When bitmap images
are used to identify
controls, status indicators,
or other programmatic
elements, the meaning
assigned to those images
shall be consistent
throughout an application's
performance.
Supports
Bitmap image meanings remain consistent
throughout the application.
(f) Textual information
shall be provided through
operating system functions
for displaying text. The
minimum information that
shall be made available is
text content, text input
caret location, and text
attributes.
Supports
All textual information is provided through operating
system functions.
(g) Applications shall not
override user selected
contrast and color
selections and other
individual display
attributes.
Supports
The product software does not override user-
selected contrast and color selections and other
individual display attributes.
(h) When animation is
displayed, the information
shall be displayable in at
least one non-animated
presentation mode at the
option of the user.
Supports
Animation is used for control elements or relevant
text, and a non-animated option is available.
(i) Color coding shall not
be used as the only
means of conveying
information, indicating an
action, prompting a
response, or distinguishing
a visual element.
Supports
The product software does not use color as the only
means of conveying information.
(j) When a product permits
a user to adjust color and
contrast settings, a variety
of color selections capable
of producing a range of
contrast levels shall be
provided.
Supports
The application permits a user to adjust color and
contrast settings, and a variety of color selections
are provided to produce a range of contrast levels.
(k) Software shall not use
flashing or blinking text,
objects, or other elements
having a flash or blink
frequency greater than 2
Hz and lower than 55 Hz.
Supports
The flash rate of any flashing elements does not fall
between 2 Hz and 55 Hz.
(l) When electronic forms
are used, the form shall
allow people using
Supports
Electronic forms allow people using Assistive
Technology to accurately complete and submit the
