Oracle Accessibility Conformance Report

VPAT® Version 2.5

Name of Product:

Oracle APEX Rich Text Editor (updated) 24.2

Product Description:

The Rich Text Editor item type available in APEX. Rich Text Editor has 2 distinct modes of operation; Markdown and HTML. This ACR covers both of these modes of operation.

Please note, as part of the APEX distribution, the entire ORTL distribution is included. The ORTL distribution is comprised of many plug-ins. Some of these plug-ins are utilised by native functionality in APEX, and some are not. The plug-ins used by native APEX functionality are as follows:

Alignment
AutoImage
Image
ImageCaption
ImageInsert
ImageResize
ImageStyle
ImageTextAlternative
ImageToolbar
Autoformat
AutoLink
Autosave
BlockQuote
Bold
Code
Italic
Strikethrough
Subscript
Superscript
Underline
CodeBlock
Essentials
Font
Heading
Highlight
HorizontalLine
HtmlEmbed
GeneralHtmlSupport
HtmlComment
Indent
IndentBlock
Link
LinkImage
List
ListProperties
TodoList
Mention
PageBreak
Paragraph
PasteFromOffice
RemoveFormat
SourceEditing
SpecialCharacters
SpecialCharactersArrows
SpecialCharactersCurrency
SpecialCharactersEssentials
SpecialCharactersLatin
SpecialCharactersMathematical
SpecialCharactersText
Table
TableCellProperties
TableProperties
TableToolbar
TableCaption
TextTransformation
WordCount

Report Date:

20-Jan-2025

Contact Information:

accessible_ww@oracle.com

Notes:

This ACR only covers plug-ins that are used by native functionality (as enumerated above), and does not cover other plug-ins that are not used by native functionality.

Evaluation Methods Used:

Oracle's policy is to design, develop and test both products and documentation to be accessible. The recommended styles of testing for accessibility include: (i) algorithmic automated tests, (ii) human judgement tests such as tool-assisted tests, visual inspection and manual operation, and (iii) testing with assistive technology by people with and without disabilities. Additional information about Oracle's accessibility program is available on http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/index.html

Accessibility Standards/Guidelines

This report covers the degree of conformance for the following accessibility standard/guideline:

Standard/Guideline	Included In Report
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0	Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1	Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2	Level A - Yes Level AA - Yes Level AAA - No
Revised Section 508 standards published January 18, 2017 and corrected January 22, 2018	Yes

Terms

The terms used in the Conformance Level information are defined as follows:

Supports: The functionality of the product has at least one method that meets the criteria without known defects or meets with equivalent facilitation.
Partially Supports: Some functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Does Not Support: Majority of functionality of the product does not meet the criteria.
Not Applicable: The criteria are not relevant to the product.

WCAG 2.2 Report

Table 1 also documents conformance with:

Section 508: Chapter 5 - 501.1 Scope, 504.2 Content Creation or Editing, and Chapter 6 - 602.3 Electronic Support Documentation

Note: When reporting on conformance with the WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria, they are scoped for full pages, complete processes, and accessibility-supported ways of using technology as documented in the WCAG 2.1 Conformance Requirements.

Table 1: WCAG Conformance Criteria

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)	Supports
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.4 Captions (Live) (Level AA)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded) (Level AA)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: User interface component labels are associated with the fields they are labeling. Relationships between data are identifiable by assistive technology, or a description of the information and the relationship is provided. Headings are encoded with HTML heading tags. List markup is used for marking up lists. Table markup is used for marking up data tables, including row and column headers and table captions/summaries where appropriate. Data tables specify SUMMARY or CAPTION. Layout tables use appropriate markup. Groups of components are marked up with their description. Style sheets are used only to change the layout and presentation on the screen. Exceptions: Bug 37272605: The 'Insert Table' tool inserts a table into the editor intended for the user to fill in some data, this table has no accessible name or caption. Bug 37272745: The 'To-Do List' functionality allows a user to add a list of items with adjacent checkboxes. These checkboxes are not given any kind of accessible label. Bug 37273073: The editor provides a 'placeholder' attribute, allowing a developer to define a placeholder value. This value displays in the editor when it is empty, and appears visually different to an actual value (more greyed out). This text is not properly defined as a placeholder, so if a screen reader user encounters the placeholder text, they have no way of distinguishing it from value text. Bug 37273409: The 'Insert Table' tool inserts a table into the editor intended for the user to fill in some data. The table is an editable grid of sorts, allowing a user to move between the editable cells. The edit fields in each cell are unlabelled. Bug 37294323: Widgets (for example Table, Images) are not announced correctly to Assistive Technology.
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence(Level A)	Supports
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics(Level A)	Supports
1.3.4 Orientation (Level AA)	Supports
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose (Level AA)	Supports
1.4.1 Use of Color(Level A)	Supports
1.4.2 Audio Control(Level A)	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) (Level AA)	Supports
1.4.4 Resize text(Level AA)	Supports
1.4.5 Images of Text(Level AA)	Supports
1.4.10 Reflow (Level AA)	Supports
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Non-text items have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1. Exceptions: Bug 37273477: A widget (for example an inserted table, image, etc) displays a yellow frame when the widget is in hover state. This hover state has insufficient contrast against the editor's white background. Additionally, buttons inside the frame have insufficient contrast between the button’s icon and their background.
1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)	Supports
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA)	Supports
2.1.1 Keyboard(Level A)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Ability to perform functions from the keyboard only, and without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes. Proper operation of unique keystrokes and access keys, including those listed in the product documentation. The ability to use the product with OS keyboard aids: StickyKeys and FilterKeys (feature names may be different on different platforms). Exceptions: Bug 37272718: The 'To-Do List' functionality allows a user to add a list of items with adjacent checkboxes, where mouse users can check-off items in the list. Keyboard users have no way of updating the state of the checkbox. Bug 37274205: The 'Insert HTML' functionality, where a user can embed a snippet of HTML has issues for keyboard users. The keyboard user can select the 'Insert HTML' option from the toolbar, which inserts an 'HTML Snippet' widget and places focus inside the widget. A visual user can see on the screen a green tick icon button, and red cross icon button displayed to the right of the editable area, mouse users can select either of those to save, or discard their changes into the editor. These buttons are not accessible to keyboard users, and there is no alternative for them to perform this functionality. In addition, once a snippet is saved, an edit icon button appears to the right of the snippet area. This also is not keyboard accessible.
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap (Level A)	Supports
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A)	Supports
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable(Level A)	Supports
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide (Level A)	Supports
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold(Level A)	Supports
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks(Level A)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Structure and hierarchy is marked up with Header elements outside of repetitive navigation links. WAI-ARIA Landmark elements are used outside of repetitive navigation links. Exceptions: Bug 37295091: Live 'announcer' elements are marked up as non-unique landmarks.
2.4.2 Page Titled(Level A)	Supports
2.4.3 Focus Order(Level A)	Supports
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)(Level A)	Supports
2.4.5 Multiple Ways(Level AA)	Supports
2.4.6 Headings and Labels(Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Headers describe the topic or purpose of the content below them. Labels describe the purpose of the associated field. Exceptions: Bug 37295172: The main editor toolbar has an accessible name of 'Editor toolbar'. The role of the element is already 'toolbar', and the role should not be duplicated in the name.
2.4.7 Focus Visible(Level AA)	Supports
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Level AA)	Supports
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures (Level A)	Supports
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A)	Supports
2.5.3 Label in Name (Level A)	Supports
2.5.4 Motion Actuation (Level A)	Supports
2.5.7 Dragging Movements (Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: All functionality that uses a dragging movement for operation can be achieved by a single pointer without dragging. Dragging movements are essential. The functionality of dragging movements are determined by the user agent and not modified by the author. Exceptions: Bug 37497472: The 'Insert Table' tool inserts a table into the editor intended for the user to fill in some data. Users can reize the table columns, however it is not possible for users to resize columns using a single pointer without dragging.
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) (Level AA)	Partially Supports	The product was tested for: Interactive targets take up at least 24×24 CSS pixels of space, including white space around the target, and the space is not shared with another target. The function can be achieved through a different control in the same software that meets this criterion. The target is in a sentence or its size is otherwise constrained by the line-height of non-target text. A particular presentation of the target is essential or is legally required for the information being conveyed. Exceptions: Bug 37295138: In the toolbar, there are multiple controls with split buttons (for example the highlight, bullet controls). These are implemented as two separate buttons, with a fast action associated with the left button, then a dropdown menu button with additional options to the right (assuming Left-to-right layout). The right-hand dropdown button has insufficient horizontal target space. Control is 29.9px by 16.27px, with no horizontal spacing between the fast-action and dropdown buttons.
3.1.1 Language of Page(Level A)	Supports
3.1.2 Language of Parts(Level AA)	Supports
3.2.1 On Focus(Level A)	Supports
3.2.2 On Input(Level A)	Supports
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation(Level AA)	Supports
3.2.4 Consistent Identification(Level AA)	Supports
3.2.6 Consistent Help (Level A)	Supports
3.3.1 Error Identification(Level A)	Supports
3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A)	Supports
3.3.3 Error Suggestion (Level AA)	Supports
3.3.4 Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)(Level AA)	Supports
3.3.7 Redundant Entry (Level A)	Supports
3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum) (Level AA)	Supports
4.1.1 Parsing(Level A)	Supports	This criterion is considered as always satisfied for any content using HTML or XML.
4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A)	Supports
4.1.3 Status Messages (Level AA)	Supports

2018 Section 508 Report

Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (FPC)

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
302.1 Without Vision	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.2 With Limited Vision	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.3 Without Perception of Color	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.4 Without Hearing	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.5 With Limited Hearing	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.6 Without Speech	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.7 With Limited Manipulation	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.
302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities	Not Applicable	The product does not rely on equivalent functionality, and all aspects are addressed by the technical standards.

Chapter 4: Hardware

These criteria are all Not Applicable because the product is not Hardware

Chapter 5: Software

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
501.1 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA	Supports	See the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
502 Interoperability with Assistive Technology	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
502.2.1 User Control of Accessibility Features	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.2.2 No Disruption of Accessibility Features	Not Applicable	The product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
502.3 Accessibility Services	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
502.3.1 Object Information	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.2 Modification of Object Information	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.3 Row, Column, and Headers	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.4 Values	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.5 Modification of Values	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.6 Label Relationships	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.7 Hierarchical Relationships	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.8 Text	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.9 Modification of Text	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.10 List of Actions	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.11 Actions on Objects	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.12 Focus Cursor	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.13 Modification of Focus Cursor	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.3.14 Event Notification	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
502.4 Platform Accessibility Features	Not Applicable	The product is not a platform or does not have access to platform accessibility features.
503 Applications	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
503.2 User Preferences	Not Applicable	The product is designed to be isolated from the underlying platform.
503.3 Alternative User Interfaces	Not Applicable	The product does not have assistive technology features.
503.4 User Controls for Captions and Audio Description	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
503.4.1 Caption Controls	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
503.4.2 Audio Description Controls	Not Applicable	The product has no multimedia.
504 Authoring Tools	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
504.2 Content Creation or Editing	Supports	See WCAG Section.
504.2.1 Preservation of Information Provided for Accessibility in Format Conversion	Not Applicable	The product does not have any file conversion functionality.
504.2.2 PDF Export	Not Applicable	The product does not have any export to PDF functionality.
504.3 Prompts	Not Supported	The product provides no features to help authors create content that conforms to WCAG 2.0 AA.
504.4 Templates	Not Applicable	The product does not provide any templates.

Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services

Criteria	Conformance Level	Remarks and Explanations
602 Support Documentation	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
602.2 Accessibility and Compatibility Features	Not Supported	There is no Oracle-provided documentation.
602.3 Scope - Incorporation of WCAG 2.0 AA	Supports	See the responses in the WCAG 2.0 section of this report.
602.4 Alternate Formats for Non-Electronic Support Documentation	Not Supported	There is no Oracle-provided documentation.
603 Support Services	Heading cell - no response required	Heading cell - no response required
603.2 Information on Accessibility and Compatibility Features	Supports	Oracle Global Customer Support can provide information about accessibility features of the product.
603.3 Accommodation of Communication Needs	Supports	Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support or by calling Oracle Support at 1.800.223.1711. Hearing-impaired customers in the U.S. who wish to speak to an Oracle Support representative may use a telecommunications relay service (TRS). Information about the TRS is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/trs.html, and a list of telephone numbers is available at https://www.fcc.gov/general/telecommunications-relay-services-directory. International hearing-impaired customers should use the TRS at +1.605.224.1837. An Oracle Support engineer will respond to technical issues according to the standard service request process.

Oracle Legal Disclaimer

The information above describes this product's ability to support the applicableStandards/Guidelines, subject to Oracle's interpretation of those standards(available at https://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility/policy.html#standards-tab) and the remarks in this document. For more information regarding the accessibility status of this product or other Oracle products, see http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility or contact: accessible_ww@oracle.com.

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