Re: WCAG 2 proposed changes (review before 13 July)

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On Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM Patrick H. Lauke <redux@splintered.co.uk>
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> This 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 chang [INKY:Graymail]
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> # How to provide feedback on the following changes
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> 1. Give a thumbs up on the Pull Request description to agree.
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>     We are looking for at least four +1 votes (activating the 👍 emoji)
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>     for substantive or errata changes.
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> 2. Or provide feedback in the conversation thread to request changes.
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> * Based on feedback, changes will be merged or brought back for another
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> * For proposed draft responses to issues, give a thumbs up or comment
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> * If you spot a problem with an implemented bug fix, open a new issue
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> ## Proposed normative changes
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> The Task Force has identified the following normative changes
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> These are listed here to initiate a normative review process.
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> They will be added to an upcoming call, and if the attending working
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> group members are in general agreement, they will go through a formal
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> Call for Consensus (CFC) process.
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> None this cycle
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> ## Proposed substantive non-normative changes
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> (changes that meaningfully add or alter existing non-normative
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> * Clarify 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus understanding explanation for
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> "Dismissible" #5175 https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/5175
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> * Add note to 1.4.4 Resize Text to explicitly mention that UA-controlled
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> text is not covered #5181 https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/5181
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> * Add note to 3.1.2 Language of Parts to clarify single words can be
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> phrases/passages #5178 https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/5178
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> ## Proposed editorial non-normative changes
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> * Add a cross-reference from 2.4.7 focus visible understanding to 1.4.11
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> non-text contrast #5067 https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/5067
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> * Change the example for 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value understanding #5045
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> https://github.com/w3c/wcag/pull/5045
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> ## Proposed responses to issues (for which we are not going to create a PR)
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> None this cycle
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> # Implemented bug fixes
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> The following fixes - including trivial editorial and technical corrections
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> such as typos and broken links - have been incorporated since the last
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> # How to participate in future task force work
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> - Attend the Friday call
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> https://www.w3.org/groups/tf/wcag2x-backlog/calendar/
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> - Participate asynchronously in GitHub discussions
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> https://github.com/w3c/wcag/discussions
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> - Self-assign issues on the project board
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> https://github.com/orgs/w3c/projects/56/views/1
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> - Subscribe to Listserv:  public-wcag2-issues@w3.org
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> # Completed changes
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> A table showing all merged changes by date:
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> https://github.com/orgs/w3c/projects/56/views/7
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