What is WCAG?

WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the international standard for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. WCAG defines levels A, AA, and AAA; most organizations target AA conformance.

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Related UX terms

Responsive Design Mobile-First Indexing Visual Hierarchy Color Contrast Ratio ARIA Landmark Tap Target

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