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Updated 2026-05-19

  • Check Ratio -------------- Body text (< 18pt) 4.5:1 minimum Large text (≥ 18pt or 14pt bold) 3:1 minimum UI components, icons, focus indicators 3:1 minimum Rules: - Use accessible color palettes and t
    status colors must have a non-color cue (icon, label, pattern)
  • - Default body text size is 14px - Minimum body text size is 12px - 11px is only acceptable for non-essential UI - Use defined type styles (avoid light weight) - Maintain readable line height and spac
  • - Content reflows at 400% zoom - No horizontal scrolling for text content - Logical reading and focus order preserved - Touch targets: 44px ideal / 24px minimum with sufficient spacing (WCAG 2.5.8) -
    tables and graphs must reflow or scroll horizontally; never clip
  • - Visible Labels: Every interactive element has a visible text label. - Label Persistence: Labels remain visible when the field is focused or filled (no placeholder-only labels). - The 1:1 Rule: The a
    tables use thead/tbody/scope; charts expose data tables for screen readers
  • - All interactive elements are keyboard accessible - No keyboard traps - Logical focus order - Use Tab for forward and Shift+Tab for backward - Only focusable items that are visually visible should be

See the full WCAG 2.2 AA guidance for criteria that apply to every component.