Glossary W Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) that define specific requirements and recommendations for accessible website and digital content . The WCAG are internationally recognized and help developers and designers make content accessible to everyone – especially people with disabilities.

The WCAG are based on the POUR principles:

  • Perceivable: Content must be designed to be perceivable through all senses (seeing, hearing, reading), for example, by providing alternative text for images.

  • Operable: Navigation and functionality must be operable by all types of input devices, such as keyboards or screen readers.

  • Understandable: Content and functions should be easy to understand and intuitively designed, using simple language and clear structures.

  • Robust: Content must be compatible with various technologies to ensure accessibility across different devices and browsers.