About WCAG 2.1 Level A: supported flows in Censhare
This article describes which user flows in the Censhare Web client are accessible according to WCAG 2.1 Level A. It explains what interaction types are supported and lists the flows you can use with keyboard navigation and a screen reader.
Supported flows
Censhare supports WCAG 2.1 Level A for the following user flows. Each flow works with keyboard navigation and with VoiceOver as a screen reader.
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Flow |
Description |
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Login |
You can sign in using the keyboard only. |
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Search |
You can enter search queries and review results. |
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Open asset |
You can select and open an asset from search results. |
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Edit metadata |
You can navigate to and update metadata fields. |
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Save |
You can save changes using the keyboard. |
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Upload |
You can upload files without using a mouse. |
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Download |
You can download assets using the keyboard. |
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Navigation |
You can move through the application structure. |
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Dialog interaction |
You can open, interact with, and close dialogs. |
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Drag-and-drop reorder |
You can reorder items using an accessible keyboard alternative. |
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Asset creation |
You can create new assets from start to finish. |
Interaction types
Censhare supports the following interaction types for the flows listed above:
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Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements are reachable and operable using the Tab, Enter, Space, and arrow keys.
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Screen reader via VoiceOver: All supported flows are announced correctly by VoiceOver. Labels, roles, and states are exposed to assistive technology.
Known limitations
The following limitations apply to the current release:
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Only the flows listed in this article are verified for WCAG 2.1 Level A compliance.
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Flows not listed may not yet meet the standard.
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Full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance is not yet achieved across the entire Censhare Web client.
Background: about WCAG 2.1 Level A
WCAG 2.1 is an international web accessibility standard published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). It defines how to make web content usable for people with disabilities. The standard is built on four principles: content must be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. It is organized into three conformance levels: Level A (minimum), Level AA (standard), and Level AAA (enhanced). The European Accessibility Act (EAA) requires digital products to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Level A is the foundation for that compliance.
Level A includes 30 success criteria. Key requirements cover text alternatives for images and icons, full keyboard access, no keyboard traps, a logical focus order, descriptive page titles, and correct names and roles for all interface components. These criteria ensure that assistive technologies such as screen readers can interpret and announce content correctly.
Censhare is working toward full WCAG 2.1 Level A compliance across all flows. The flows listed in this article are the first set of verified accessible interactions. Additional flows will be added in future releases.
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