WCAG 2.2
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 is the W3C Recommendation (05 October 2023) that defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. WCAG 2.2 contains 87 success criteria organized under 4 principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) and 13 guidelines, at three conformance levels (A, AA, AAA). Nine new criteria were added in 2.2; 4.1.1 Parsing was removed.
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Framework Domains (9)
Principle 1: Perceivable - Adaptable
Guideline 1.3: Content can be presented in different ways without losing information
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-1.3.1 | Info and Relationships |
| WCAG-1.3.2 | Meaningful Sequence |
| WCAG-1.3.3 | Sensory Characteristics |
| WCAG-1.3.4 | Orientation |
| WCAG-1.3.5 | Identify Input Purpose |
| WCAG-1.3.6 | Identify Purpose |
Principle 1: Perceivable - Distinguishable
Guideline 1.4: Make it easier for users to see and hear content
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-1.4.1 | Use of Color |
| WCAG-1.4.10 | Reflow |
| WCAG-1.4.11 | Non-text Contrast |
| WCAG-1.4.12 | Text Spacing |
| WCAG-1.4.13 | Content on Hover or Focus |
| WCAG-1.4.2 | Audio Control |
| WCAG-1.4.3 | Contrast (Minimum) |
| WCAG-1.4.4 | Resize Text |
| WCAG-1.4.5 | Images of Text |
| WCAG-1.4.6 | Contrast (Enhanced) |
| WCAG-1.4.7 | Low or No Background Audio |
| WCAG-1.4.8 | Visual Presentation |
| WCAG-1.4.9 | Images of Text (No Exception) |
Principle 1: Perceivable - Text Alternatives and Time-Based Media
Guidelines 1.1-1.2: Information must be presentable in ways users can perceive
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-1.1.1 | Non-text Content |
| WCAG-1.2.1 | Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) |
| WCAG-1.2.2 | Captions (Prerecorded) |
| WCAG-1.2.3 | Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) |
| WCAG-1.2.4 | Captions (Live) |
| WCAG-1.2.5 | Audio Description (Prerecorded) |
| WCAG-1.2.6 | Sign Language (Prerecorded) |
| WCAG-1.2.7 | Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) |
| WCAG-1.2.8 | Media Alternative (Prerecorded) |
| WCAG-1.2.9 | Audio-only (Live) |
Principle 2: Operable - Input Modalities
Guideline 2.5: Make it easier to operate functionality through various inputs
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-2.5.1 | Pointer Gestures |
| WCAG-2.5.2 | Pointer Cancellation |
| WCAG-2.5.3 | Label in Name |
| WCAG-2.5.4 | Motion Actuation |
| WCAG-2.5.5 | Target Size (Enhanced) |
| WCAG-2.5.6 | Concurrent Input Mechanisms |
| WCAG-2.5.7 | Dragging Movements |
| WCAG-2.5.8 | Target Size (Minimum) |
Principle 2: Operable - Keyboard and Timing
Guidelines 2.1-2.2: UI components must be operable via keyboard with sufficient time
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-2.1.1 | Keyboard |
| WCAG-2.1.2 | No Keyboard Trap |
| WCAG-2.1.3 | Keyboard (No Exception) |
| WCAG-2.1.4 | Character Key Shortcuts |
| WCAG-2.2.1 | Timing Adjustable |
| WCAG-2.2.2 | Pause, Stop, Hide |
| WCAG-2.2.3 | No Timing |
| WCAG-2.2.4 | Interruptions |
| WCAG-2.2.5 | Re-authenticating |
| WCAG-2.2.6 | Timeouts |
Principle 2: Operable - Seizures and Navigation
Guidelines 2.3-2.4: Content must not cause seizures and must be navigable
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-2.3.1 | Three Flashes or Below Threshold |
| WCAG-2.3.2 | Three Flashes |
| WCAG-2.3.3 | Animation from Interactions |
| WCAG-2.4.1 | Bypass Blocks |
| WCAG-2.4.10 | Section Headings |
| WCAG-2.4.11 | Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) |
| WCAG-2.4.12 | Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) |
| WCAG-2.4.13 | Focus Appearance |
| WCAG-2.4.2 | Page Titled |
| WCAG-2.4.3 | Focus Order |
| WCAG-2.4.4 | Link Purpose (In Context) |
| WCAG-2.4.5 | Multiple Ways |
| WCAG-2.4.6 | Headings and Labels |
| WCAG-2.4.7 | Focus Visible |
| WCAG-2.4.8 | Location |
| WCAG-2.4.9 | Link Purpose (Link Only) |
Principle 3: Understandable - Input Assistance
Guideline 3.3: Help users avoid and correct mistakes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-3.3.1 | Error Identification |
| WCAG-3.3.2 | Labels or Instructions |
| WCAG-3.3.3 | Error Suggestion |
| WCAG-3.3.4 | Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) |
| WCAG-3.3.5 | Help |
| WCAG-3.3.6 | Error Prevention (All) |
| WCAG-3.3.7 | Redundant Entry |
| WCAG-3.3.8 | Accessible Authentication (Minimum) |
| WCAG-3.3.9 | Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) |
Principle 3: Understandable - Readable and Predictable
Guidelines 3.1-3.2: Text content must be readable and web pages must behave predictably
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-3.1.1 | Language of Page |
| WCAG-3.1.2 | Language of Parts |
| WCAG-3.1.3 | Unusual Words |
| WCAG-3.1.4 | Abbreviations |
| WCAG-3.1.5 | Reading Level |
| WCAG-3.1.6 | Pronunciation |
| WCAG-3.2.1 | On Focus |
| WCAG-3.2.2 | On Input |
| WCAG-3.2.3 | Consistent Navigation |
| WCAG-3.2.4 | Consistent Identification |
| WCAG-3.2.5 | Change on Request |
| WCAG-3.2.6 | Consistent Help |
Principle 4: Robust - Compatible
Guideline 4.1: Content must be robust enough for assistive technologies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| WCAG-4.1.2 | Name, Role, Value |
| WCAG-4.1.3 | Status Messages |
Maps to 453 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WCAG 2.2?
WCAG 2.2 is a compliance framework from International with 9 domains and 86 controls. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 is the W3C Recommendation (05 October 2023) that defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. WCAG 2.2 contains 87 success criteria organized under 4 principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust) and 13 guidelines, at three conformance levels (A, AA, AAA). Nine new criteria were added in 2.2; 4.1.1 Parsing was removed. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does WCAG 2.2 have?
WCAG 2.2 has 86 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are Principle 2: Operable - Seizures and Navigation (16 controls), Principle 1: Perceivable - Distinguishable (13 controls), Principle 3: Understandable - Readable and Predictable (12 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does WCAG 2.2 map to?
WCAG 2.2 maps to 453 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FCC Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) and Data Breach Rules (47 CFR 64.2001-2011) (3% coverage), OpenSSF Scorecard (3% coverage), 3GPP 5G Security Architecture (TS 33.501) (3% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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