WCAG

Definition

WCAG is a set of guidelines for making digital content accessible to people with disabilities.

In practice

Used to ensure products meet accessibilityservice×AccessibilityFind accessibility issues early, improve usability, and build products that are more inclusive, usable, and compliant.Open service→ standards such as contrast, navigationglossary×NavigationHow users move around a website or product.Open glossary term→, and screen readerglossary×Screen ReaderA screen reader is software that reads digital content aloud for users who cannot see the screen.Open glossary term→ support.

The reality

Often treated as a checklist rather than a usabilityglossary×UsabilityUsability is how easy and efficient it is for users to complete tasks within a product. It focuses on clarity, simplicity, and reducing effort so users can achieve their goals without confusion or friction.Open glossary term→ standard.

Also known as

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Plain English

Rules for making products accessible.