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Web Accessibility Reviews

All Guidelines

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CAPTCHAs must be identified with alternative text

WGAC 2 criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content (A)
Category Forms and Inputs
ACT Rules

WCAG 2 criterion

1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

Tools and requirements

  • Screen Reader

Test procedure

Use a screen reader and navigate to the CAPTCHA.

  • The CAPTCHA must announce its presence to a screen reader
  • The CAPTCHA's accessible name must provide information that a task is required and the type of task.
    • Ex 1 "Type the word in the image"
    • Ex 2 "Type the letters spoken in the audio"

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