OneNote
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 — 30 criteria
- Supports
- 15
- Partially supports
- 7
- Does not support
- 1
- Not applicable
- 7
- Not evaluated
- 0
Level AA — 20 criteria
- Supports
- 13
- Partially supports
- 3
- Does not support
- 0
- Not applicable
- 4
- Not evaluated
- 0
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All reported criteria (50)
| Criterion | Name | Level | Conformance | Remarks from vendor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | Non-text Content | A | Partially Supports | [Canvas-image]: Screen reader announces different alt text for image in 'OneNote application' and 'Word application' when user copies image from OneNote to Word app. |
| 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 | |
| 1.2.4 | Captions (Live) | AA | Not Applicable | |
| 1.2.5 | Audio Description (Prerecorded) | AA | Not Applicable | |
| 1.3.1 | Info and Relationships | A | Partially Supports | [Options > Experiment > Flight Assignments and Overrides]: Screen Reader does not convey the searched result information to the user while typing any character in 'Search Flight' edit text area.[Read and existing page-> Navigate on inserted table] : Screen reader is conveying incorrect information "Non selected" with all the table cells while navigating with arrow keys. |
| 1.3.2 | Meaningful Sequence | A | Partially Supports | OneNote: JAWS Quick Keys Do Not Work in OneNote.[Canvas-Table]: Screen reader user does not navigate in the table using up/down arrow key in scan mode. |
| 1.3.3 | Sensory Characteristics | A | Supports | |
| 1.3.4 | Orientation | AA | Not Applicable | |
| 1.3.5 | Identify Input Purpose | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.1 | Use of Color | A | Supports | |
| 1.4.2 | Audio Control | A | Not Applicable | |
| 1.4.3 | Contrast (Minimum) | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.4 | Resize text | AA | Partially Supports | [Back Stage-Account]: Some controls provided in the page are not visible while increasing zoom level to 200%. |
| 1.4.5 | Images of Text | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.10 | Reflow | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.11 | Non-Text Contrast | AA | Partially Supports | [Visual Requirement -Color and Thickness] : Luminosity ratio is Less than 3.1 for 'Color and Thickness' controls for Foreground color with respective background color. |
| 1.4.12 | Text Spacing | AA | Supports | |
| 1.4.13 | Content on Hover or Focus | AA | Supports | |
| 2.1.1 | Keyboard | A | Does Not Support | [Home - Styles-More- Style Select]: Styles options under styles are not accessible through the keyboard.[Keyboard-Review-Smart lookup insights]: Unable to open the selected file by using enter or space key.[Back Stage-Account] Keyboard users are unable to access the “Let Us Know” link on sign in page.[Option > General]: 'info' icon under 'User Interface option' is not accessible through the keyboard.[Keyboard Navigation - Draw] Unable to perform draw features using the keyboard. |
| 2.1.2 | No Keyboard Trap | A | Supports | |
| 2.1.4 | Character Key Shortcuts | A | Supports | |
| 2.2.1 | Timing Adjustable | A | Not Applicable | |
| 2.2.2 | Pause, Stop, Hide | A | Not Applicable | |
| 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 | [Keyboard-Review- Translate]: Unable to navigate and select the languages from the 'To' and 'From' Language dropdown list in the scan mode.[Back Stage-Account]: Focus does not retain on 'Change License' control after closing 'sign in' dialogue using esc key. |
| 2.4.4 | Link Purpose (In Context) | A | Supports | |
| 2.4.5 | Multiple Ways | AA | Supports | |
| 2.4.6 | Headings and Labels | AA | Supports | |
| 2.4.7 | Focus Visible | AA | Supports | |
| 2.5.1 | Pointer Gestures | A | Supports | |
| 2.5.2 | Pointer Cancellation | A | Supports | |
| 2.5.3 | Label in Name | A | Partially Supports | [Voice Access- Options ->Quick Access Toolbar]: Accessible name and visual name are different for 'Customize Quick Access' toolbar.[Voice Access-OneNote ->Review-Smart Lookup]: Accessible name and Visual name are for different for 'More' dropdown. |
| 2.5.4 | Motion Actuation | A | Not Applicable | |
| 3.1.1 | Language of Page | A | Supports | |
| 3.1.2 | Language of Parts | AA | Supports | |
| 3.2.1 | On Focus | A | Partially Supports | [OneNote - Add a page]: The keyboard focus remains on 'Add Page' button when activating it to add a new page. |
| 3.2.2 | On Input | A | Supports | |
| 3.2.3 | Consistent Navigation | AA | Supports | |
| 3.2.4 | Consistent Identification | AA | Supports | |
| 3.3.1 | Error Identification | A | Supports | |
| 3.3.2 | Labels or Instructions | A | Supports | |
| 3.3.3 | Error Suggestion | AA | Supports | |
| 3.3.4 | Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data) | AA | Not Applicable | |
| 4.1.1 | Parsing | A | Supports | |
| 4.1.2 | Name, Role, Value | A | Partially Supports | [Option > Feedback]: Incorrect role as 'Plain Text' is defined for the 'Privacy Statement' link under 'Feedback the Microsoft' pane.[Canvas-Table]: Screen reader is not announcing table selected when user selects table using 'Select table' button under 'Table' tab.SDM dialog issues in OneNote application that require recurring exception. |
| 4.1.3 | Status Messages | AA | Partially Supports | [Options > Experiment > Flight Assignments and Overrides]: Screen Reader does not convey the status message while activating the 'Force-Fetch Configuration' |
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