WCAG 2 proposed changes (due by Aug 6)

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 a normative change 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 suggestions for consistent links to definitions and capitalization #3038<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3038>



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 in new section on hover states #3947<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3947>
·        Expand/clarify understanding for 1.4.4 Resize Text, harmonise 1.4.8 Visual Presentation #2270<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/2270>
·        Add link underline color to 1.4.11 #3913<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3913>
Proposed editorial changes (small improvements to language intended to clarify existing guidance)
·        Link the term "accessible name" to the AccName spec's definition #3973<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3973>
·        Change 'non-text graphics' to the normative SC term 'non-text content' #3158<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3158>
·        Fix link text to 1.4.3 in 1.4.11 #3953<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3953>
·        Update C28 to mention rem units #3956<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3956>
·        Harmonise wording for techniques checks/steps #3915<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3915>
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)
·        Fix typo #3938<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3938>
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>