Manual testing guide

KWCAG mapping: 5.1.1 Appropriate alternative text

Automated checks verify alt text exists; a human must judge whether it conveys the image's meaning. Verify with a screen reader and check decorative images use empty alt.

KWCAG mapping: 5.2.1 Captions for multimedia

Play each video/audio and confirm captions, transcript, or sign language are provided and synchronized.

KWCAG mapping: 5.2.1 Captions for multimedia

Play each video/audio and confirm captions, transcript, or sign language are provided and synchronized.

KWCAG mapping: 5.2.1 Captions for multimedia

Play each video/audio and confirm captions, transcript, or sign language are provided and synchronized.

KWCAG mapping: 7.3.1 Meaningful sequence · 7.3.2 Table structure · 7.4.1 Labels for inputs

(7.3.1)Disable CSS or use a screen reader to verify the content order is logical.

(7.3.2)Verify captions and header cells exist (automated) and header associations read correctly in a screen reader.

(7.4.1)Automated checks verify labels exist; confirm they describe the purpose and placeholders aren't used as labels.

KWCAG mapping: 7.3.1 Meaningful sequence

Disable CSS or use a screen reader to verify the content order is logical.

KWCAG mapping: 5.3.2 Clear instructions

Check for instructions that rely only on shape, size, location, orientation, color, or sound.

KWCAG mapping: 5.3.1 Content not relying on color alone

View the page in grayscale and check whether any information is conveyed by color alone.

KWCAG mapping: 5.4.2 No auto-play

Check no audio plays automatically for more than 3 seconds, or a stop/mute control is provided first.

KWCAG mapping: 5.4.1 Text contrast

Automated checks cover most cases; manually verify text over images/gradients and hover/focus states meet 4.5:1 (3:1 for large text).

KWCAG mapping: 6.1.1 Keyboard accessible

Operate every feature using only the keyboard; ensure no keyboard traps.

KWCAG mapping: 6.1.1 Keyboard accessible

Operate every feature using only the keyboard; ensure no keyboard traps.

KWCAG mapping: 6.1.4 Character key shortcuts

If single-character shortcuts exist, verify they can be turned off, remapped, or are active only on focus.

KWCAG mapping: 6.2.1 Adjustable time limits

If time limits exist (session timeout, etc.), verify users are warned and can extend or disable them.

KWCAG mapping: 6.2.2 Pause, stop, hide

Verify auto-moving content (carousels, tickers) provides pause/stop/previous/next controls.

KWCAG mapping: 6.3.1 No flashing content

Check nothing flashes more than 3 times per second.

KWCAG mapping: 6.4.1 Skip repeated blocks

Press Tab at page top and confirm a working skip link moves focus to main content.

KWCAG mapping: 6.4.2 Page, frame, and content titles

Verify page titles are descriptive and unique, frames are titled, and content sections have headings.

KWCAG mapping: 6.1.2 Focus order and visibility

Verify logical focus order, visible focus indicator, and that focused elements are not obscured.

KWCAG mapping: 6.4.3 Meaningful link text

Check link text (with context) identifies the destination — avoid bare 'click here' / 'more'.

KWCAG mapping: 6.1.2 Focus order and visibility

Verify logical focus order, visible focus indicator, and that focused elements are not obscured.

KWCAG mapping: 6.1.2 Focus order and visibility

Verify logical focus order, visible focus indicator, and that focused elements are not obscured.

KWCAG mapping: 6.5.1 Single pointer gestures

Verify multipoint or path-based gestures have single-pointer alternatives.

KWCAG mapping: 6.5.2 Pointer cancellation

Verify actions trigger on pointer-up and can be aborted by moving off the target.

KWCAG mapping: 6.5.3 Label in name

Verify the visible text of controls is contained in their accessible name.

KWCAG mapping: 6.5.4 Motion actuation

Verify motion-triggered functions have UI alternatives and motion sensing can be disabled.

KWCAG mapping: 6.1.3 Target size / operable controls

Verify interactive targets are at least 24×24 CSS px or adequately spaced.

KWCAG mapping: 7.2.1 No change of context without request

Verify focus or input alone never triggers unexpected context changes; new windows are announced in advance.

KWCAG mapping: 7.2.1 No change of context without request

Verify focus or input alone never triggers unexpected context changes; new windows are announced in advance.

KWCAG mapping: 7.2.2 Consistent help

Verify help mechanisms appear in the same relative location across pages.

KWCAG mapping: 7.4.2 Error identification & correction

Submit invalid forms and verify errors are identified in text with correction suggestions.

KWCAG mapping: 7.4.1 Labels for inputs

Automated checks verify labels exist; confirm they describe the purpose and placeholders aren't used as labels.

KWCAG mapping: 7.4.2 Error identification & correction

Submit invalid forms and verify errors are identified in text with correction suggestions.

KWCAG mapping: 7.4.4 Redundant entry

In multi-step processes, verify previously entered information is auto-populated or selectable.

KWCAG mapping: 7.4.3 Accessible authentication

Verify authentication doesn't rely solely on cognitive tests; paste and autofill must not be blocked.

KWCAG mapping: 8.2.1 Accessible web applications (ARIA)

Automated checks catch ARIA misuse; verify custom widgets announce role/state and follow APG keyboard patterns.

KWCAG mapping: 8.2.1 Accessible web applications (ARIA)

Automated checks catch ARIA misuse; verify custom widgets announce role/state and follow APG keyboard patterns.

5.4.3Distinguishable content

Verify adjacent content blocks are visually distinguishable by borders, spacing, or background differences.

6.4.4Consistent reference locators (e-pub)

Applies to web-based e-publications: verify fixed page locators exist. Often N/A for ordinary web pages.