Microsoft Edge (Chromium) for Windows
Accessibility Conformance Report published by Microsoft
Conformance by level
Reported by the vendor. WCAG Level AA is the benchmark referenced by ADA Title II, Section 508 and the European Accessibility Act; Level AAA is optional and often left unevaluated.
Level A — 32 criteria
- Supports
- 22
- Partially supports
- 5
- Does not support
- 0
- Not applicable
- 5
- Not evaluated
- 0
Level AA — 24 criteria
- Supports
- 16
- Partially supports
- 5
- Does not support
- 0
- Not applicable
- 3
- Not evaluated
- 0
Level AAA — 31 criteria
- Supports
- 0
- Partially supports
- 0
- Does not support
- 0
- Not applicable
- 0
- Not evaluated
- 31
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All reported criteria (87)
| Criterion | Name | Level | Conformance | Remarks from vendor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | Non-text Content | A | Supports | |
| 1.2.1 | Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) | A | Not Applicable | |
| 1.2.2 | Captions (Prerecorded) | A | Not Applicable | |
| 1.2.3 | Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) | A | Not Applicable | |
| 1.3.1 | Info and Relationships | A | Partially Supports | [Edge App]Screen reader is announcing incorrect information on selecting the 'Capture Live area' button and no info about selection area while selecting it. When multiple files are downloaded Screen Reader is not providing the progress information of all downloading files. |
| 1.3.2 | Meaningful Sequence | A | Partially Supports | [Enterprise NTP]In scan mode while navigating using arrow keys screen reader is moving to the hidden elements and announcing row and column Information.[Edge Web platform]While navigating in character mode screen reader is getting stuck on tab item. |
| 1.3.3 | Sensory Characteristics | A | Supports | |
| 1.4.1 | Use of Color | A | Supports | |
| 1.4.2 | Audio Control | A | Supports | |
| 2.1.1 | Keyboard | A | Partially Supports | [Edge Web Platform]Scrollable area in confirm dialog doesn't receive keyboard focus, so users can't scroll to read the website message (terms and conditions) before confirming.[Edge App]Arrow key navigation is not provided for the 'By group' list items in History hub.[Enterprise NTP]'Upcoming events' and 'M365 Apps' cards are not accessible using keyboard. |
| 2.1.2 | No Keyboard Trap | A | Supports | |
| 2.1.4 | Character Key Shortcuts | A | Supports | |
| 2.2.1 | Timing Adjustable | A | Supports | |
| 2.2.2 | Pause, Stop, Hide | A | Supports | |
| 2.3.1 | Three Flashes or Below Threshold | A | Supports | |
| 2.4.1 | Bypass Blocks | A | Supports | |
| 2.4.2 | Page Titled | A | Supports | |
| 2.4.3 | Focus Order | A | Partially Supports | [Edge PDF Reader-Legacy]The old PDF reader has issues with tagged PDFs and navigation and interaction is not very efficient. Now we have a new Edge PDF reader, which supports the tagged PDFs, making them easier to use.[Enterprise NTP]Forward navigation is observed on using 'Shift+Tab' keys. |
| 2.4.4 | Link Purpose (In Context) | A | Supports | |
| 2.5.1 | Pointer Gestures | A | Supports | |
| 2.5.2 | Pointer Cancellation | A | Supports | |
| 2.5.3 | Label in Name | A | Supports | |
| 2.5.4 | Motion Actuation | A | Supports | |
| 3.1.1 | Language of Page | A | Supports | |
| 3.2.1 | On Focus | A | Supports | |
| 3.2.2 | On Input | A | Supports | |
| 3.2.6 | Consistent Help | A | Supports | |
| 3.3.1 | Error Identification | A | Supports | |
| 3.3.2 | Labels or Instructions | A | Supports | |
| 3.3.7 | Redundant Entry | A | Not Applicable | |
| 4.1.1 | Parsing | A | Not Applicable | |
| 4.1.2 | Name, Role, Value | A | Partially Supports | [Edge App] Screen reader is not announcing the Name and role for favorite folder tree items while navigating through them [Enterprise NTP]Screen reader is not announcing the disabled state information for 'Previous page' button.Screen reader is announcing incorrect role as Tab for 'Previous page' buttonUnnecessary heading is defined for the elements in ‘Recent Share Point Sites’ card |
| 1.2.4 | Captions (Live) | AA | Not Applicable | |
| 1.2.5 | Audio Description (Prerecorded) | AA | Not Applicable | |
| 1.3.4 | Orientation | AA | Supports | |
| 1.3.5 | Identify Input Purpose | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.3 | Contrast (Minimum) | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.4 | Resize text | AA | Partially Supports | [Enterprise NTP]In 200% browser zoom, a few cards are truncated. |
| 1.4.5 | Images of Text | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.10 | Reflow | AA | Partially Supports | [Edge Web Platform]In 400% browser zoom, 'Clear' and 'Today' buttons present in 'Calendar' pop-up are getting truncated |
| 1.4.11 | Non-text Contrast | AA | Partially Supports | [Edge App]Luminosity ratio of the button icon, focus indicator and button/edit field border with its background is less than 3:1 |
| 1.4.12 | Text Spacing | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.13 | Content on Hover or Focus | AA | Supports | |
| 2.4.5 | Multiple Ways | AA | Supports | |
| 2.4.6 | Headings and Labels | AA | Supports | |
| 2.4.7 | Focus Visible | AA | Partially Supports | [Enterprise NTP]Keyboard focus indicator is not visible on Close button in Link created dialog. |
| 2.4.11 | Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) | AA | Supports | |
| 2.5.7 | Dragging Movements | AA | Supports | |
| 2.5.8 | Target Size (Minimum) | AA | Supports | |
| 3.1.2 | Language of Parts | AA | Supports | |
| 3.2.3 | Consistent Navigation | AA | Supports | |
| 3.2.4 | Consistent Identification | AA | Supports | |
| 3.3.3 | Error Suggestion | AA | Supports | |
| 3.3.4 | Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) | AA | Supports | |
| 3.3.8 | Accessible Authentication (Minimum) | AA | Not Applicable | |
| 4.1.3 | Status Messages | AA | Partially Supports | [Edge App]Screen reader is not announcing success message on adding the password, on deleting and hiding the history item and on performing password security check.[Edge PDF Reader]Screen reader is not announcing the checked/unchecked state for the checkbox. |
| 1.2.6 | Sign Language (Prerecorded) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.2.7 | Extended Audio Description (Prerecorded) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.2.8 | Media Alternative (Prerecorded) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.2.9 | Audio-only (Live) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.3.6 | Identify Purpose | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.4.6 | Contrast (Enhanced) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.4.7 | Low or No Background Audio | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.4.8 | Visual Presentation | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 1.4.9 | Images of Text (No Exception) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.1.3 | Keyboard (No Exception) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.3 | No Timing | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.4 | Interruptions | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.5 | Re-authenticating | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.2.6 | Timeouts | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.3.2 | Three Flashes | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.3.3 | Animation from Interactions | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.8 | Location | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.9 | Link Purpose (Link Only) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.10 | Section Headings | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.12 | Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.4.13 | Focus Appearance | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.5.5 | Target Size | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 2.5.6 | Concurrent Input Mechanisms | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.3 | Unusual Words | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.4 | Abbreviations | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.5 | Reading Level | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.1.6 | Pronunciation | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.2.5 | Change on Request | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.3.5 | Help | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.3.6 | Error Prevention (All) | AAA | Not Evaluated | |
| 3.3.9 | Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) | AAA | Not Evaluated |
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