WCAG 2.2 AA Manual Audit Checklist: WCAG 2.2 Additions, Exceptions, References
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WCAG 2.2 Additions (new AA-level success criteria)
These new AA success criteria were introduced in WCAG 2.2 (axe tag wcag22aa). Verify them in addition to the 2.1 criteria above.
Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) (2.4.11)
- Receiving focus does not leave a component entirely hidden behind sticky/positioned content
- Tested against common sticky headers, cookie banners, and floating action buttons
Dragging Movements (2.5.7)
- Functionality using dragging (sliders, reorder lists, Kanban) has a single-pointer alternative (arrows, buttons, menu)
- Drag-and-drop is not the only way to perform the action
Target Size (Minimum) (2.5.8)
- Interactive targets are at least 24×24 CSS px (with documented exceptions: inline links, essential spacing, UA defaults)
Consistent Help (3.2.6)
- Help mechanisms (human contact, mech, self-help) appear in the same relative order across pages where present
Redundant Entry (3.3.7)
- Previously entered information in the same process is auto-populated or selectable, not re-keyed (e.g., shipping == billing)
Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (3.3.8)
- Authentication does not require a cognitive function test (no distorted-text transcription, no memory of personal info)
- Copy/paste of passwords and password managers are not blocked
Exception Documentation Template
For any accepted exception, document:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| WCAG Criterion | e.g., 1.4.3 Contrast |
| Component/Page | e.g., Third-party chat widget |
| User Impact | Who is affected and how |
| Mitigation | Alternative provided or workaround |
| Owner | Responsible team/person |
| Ticket | JIRA/GitHub issue reference |
| Target Date | Remediation deadline |
W3C/WAI References
- WCAG 2.2 Specification: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/
- WCAG Quick Reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/
- WAI-ARIA Practices: https://www.w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/
- WAI-ARIA Specification: https://www.w3.org/TR/wai-aria/
- Deque Axe Rules: https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.10