REVIEW - WCAG 2 proposed changes (due by Oct 24th)

The following email outlines the updates proposed and implemented by the WCAG 2 Task Force. It provides a two-week window for Working Group members to review non-normative WCAG 2 updates, and consists of changes in several categories.

Proposed normative change
In addition to the non-normative changes in the sections below, the Task Force has identified some changes to normative text for the Working Group. This is listed here to initiate a normative review process. It will be added to an upcoming call, and if the attending working group members are in general agreement, it will go through a CFC process.

  *   Editorial style updates #4080<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4080>
  *   Just capitalization fix #3154<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3154>

How to provide feedback on the following changes
For proposed substantive or editorial changes:

  1.  Give a thumbs up on the pull request description to agree. We are looking for >4 +1 votes (activating the 👍 emoji) for substantive changes
  2.  Or provide feedback in the Conversation to request changes

Based on feedback, those changes will be merged or brought back for another review.

For proposed draft responses to issues, give a thumbs up or comment. If you spot a problem with an implemented bug fix, open a new issue.

Proposed substantive changes
(changes that meaningfully add or alter existing non-normative guidance)

  *   Add explanation of what "automatic" means in 2.2.2 and 1.4.2, cross-reference #4012<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4012>
  *   Update ARIA11 to address issue 1308 #2339<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/2339>
  *   Add F111 to 1.3.1 and 4.1.2 #4063<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4063/>
  *   Tweak the concept of "draw" in 2.5.8 understanding for the spacing checks #4057<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4057/>

Proposed editorial changes
(small improvements to language intended to clarify existing guidance)

  *   Updated F52 page title and h1 heading to match the related SC #4074<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4074>
  *   Add more information/links to HTML-related obsolete messages #4027<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4027>
  *   Remove ActiveX example #4008<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4008>

Proposed responses to issues (for which we are not going to create a PR)
None this cycle.

Implemented bug fixes (trivial editorial corrections such as typos and broken links)
None this cycle.

How to participate in future task force work

  *   Attend Friday call<https://www.w3.org/events/meetings/385f6830-c5cf-4d9d-b479-75192aaeec03/20231201T110000/>
  *   Participate asynchronously in github discussions<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/discussions>
  *   Self-assign issues on the project board<https://github.com/orgs/w3c/projects/56/views/1>
  *   Subscribe to Listserv: public-wcag2-issues@w3.org<mailto:public-wcag2-issues@w3.org>

Completed changes
A table showing all merged changes by date<https://github.com/orgs/w3c/projects/56/views/7>