Visual Cues

Accessibility Techniques for Visual Cues

Topic	Technique	WCAG AA Requirement
Visual Meaning	Visual Meaning: Content MUST NOT rely solely on visual characteristics such as shape, size, visual location, or orientation to convey meaning. Testing methodology 1.3.3.a	Required WCAG 1.3.3
Color	See the requirements for color and contrast.	Required Multiple
Visual Layout	Visual Separation of Content Blocks: Blocks of content SHOULD be visually separated and distinct from each other, via margins, padding, or other methods of achieving visual "white space."	Best Practice
	Label Proximity: Labels SHOULD be visually adjacent to their controls.	Best Practice
	One Visual Focal Point: The layout SHOULD have only one main visual focal point.	Best Practice
	Draw Attention: The design SHOULD draw attention to the intended visual focus point.	Best Practice