REVIEW - WCAG 2 proposed changes (due by Aug 20)

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.

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 note to 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts understanding #2455<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/2455>
·        Update G65.html #3951<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3951>
Proposed editorial changes (small improvements to language intended to clarify existing guidance)
·        Clean up mentions of HTML4 and XHTML #3980<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3980>
·        Remove an unavailable Firefox add-on link #3981<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3981>
·        Change 1.4.4 related mentions of "at least 200%" to "up to 200%" #3986<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3986>
Implemented bug fixes (trivial editorial corrections such as typos and broken links)
·        Update CCA link text/url #3982<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3982>
·        Fix indefinite article grammar before 'U' in Intro to Understanding #3988<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/3988>
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>