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How to test criterion 6.2 “Information must not be conveyed solely by shape, size or location. Is this rule respected?”

WCAG references
  • 1.3.3 Sensory characteristics (A)
Pdfua
  • 8.9.2.3 Markup annotations
  • 8.9.2.4.4 Line
  • square
  • circle
  • polygon and polyline
  • 8.9.2.4.16 Watermark
  • 8.9.2.4.17 Redaction
  • 8.9.2.4.18 Projection
  • 8.9.2.4.20 Other

Official methodology to test criterion 6.2

Test 1 (6.2.1)

For each change to the character type or style that conveys information, the information must not be conveyed solely by the shape, size or location. Is this rule respected?

Test 2 (6.2.2)

For each visual indication conveyed by positioning or the presence of a special character conveying information, the information must not be conveyed solely by shape, size or location. Is this rule respected?