WCAG 2 proposed changes (review by oct 14)

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.

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Restyle doclinks box #4590<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4590>

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 at least four +1 votes (activating the 👍 emoji) for substantive or errata changes.

  2.  Or provide feedback in the conversation thread 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 section on native browser form validation to 3.3.1 understanding #4431<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4431>

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F1 update - Updated procedure and clarified scope #4547<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4547>

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

  *   G65 - breadcrumbs position #4545<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4545>

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Updated the description for the textarea example B H90 #4539<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4539>
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Updated ARIA11 to standardize internal wording and ensure definitions are consistent with ARIA standards #4534<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4534>
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ARIA21 - email form fields updated from type text to type email #4546<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4546>
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Remove outdated/broken links in G161 #4569<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4569>

Proposed responses to issues (for which we are not going to create a PR)

  *   Phone numbers #1949<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/issues/1949#issuecomment-3178289266>

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Broken or outdated links in Understanding Success Criterion 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context)<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/issues/2773#issuecomment-3179258797>
#2773<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/issues/2773#issuecomment-3179258797>

Implemented bug fixes (already incorporated trivial editorial and technical corrections such as typos and broken links)

  *   Typo in media-alternative-prerecorded.html #4642<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4642>

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Replace NCSC link with archived version #4595<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4595>
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Generate IDs for sectionless headings, and improve/fix existing IDs #4523<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4523>
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Replace straggler WAI/WC AG21 links to WAI/WCAG22 (TR space) #4586<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4586>
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Replace straggler WAI/WCAG21 links to WAI/WCAG22 #4564<https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/4564>

How to participate in future task force work

  *   Attend Friday call<https://www.w3.org/groups/tf/wcag2x-backlog/calendar/>.
  *   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> is available.