I.S. EN ISO 9241-171:2008
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ERGONOMICS OF HUMAN-SYSTEM INTERACTION - PART 171: GUIDANCE ON SOFTWARE ACCESSIBILITY
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01-01-2008
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Rationale and benefits of implementing accessibility
5 Principles for designing accessible software
6 Sources of variation in user characteristics
7 How to use this part of ISO 9241
7.1 General
7.2 Conformance
8 General guidelines and requirements
8.1 Names and labels for user-interface elements
8.2 User preference settings
8.3 Special considerations for accessibility adjustments
8.4 General control and operation guidelines
8.5 Compatibility with assistive technology
8.6 Closed systems
9 Inputs
9.1 Alternative input options
9.2 Keyboard focus
9.3 Keyboard input
9.4 Pointing devices
10 Outputs
10.1 General output guidelines
10.2 Visual output (displays)
10.3 Text/fonts
10.4 Colour
10.5 Window appearance and behaviour
10.6 Audio output
10.7 Text equivalents of audio (captions)
10.8 Media
10.9 Tactile output
11 On-line documentation, "Help" and support services
11.1 Documentation and "Help"
11.2 Support services
Annex A (informative) Overview of the ISO 9241 series
Annex B (informative) List of requirements
Annex C (informative) Sample procedure for assessing
applicability and conformance
Annex D (informative) Activity limitation issues
Annex E (informative) Access features
Annex F (informative) Accessibility and usability
Bibliography
Provides ergonomics guidance and specifications for the design of accessible software for use at work, in the home, in education and in public places.
DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
104
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PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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Status |
Current
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Standards | Relationship |
EN ISO 9241-171:2008 | Identical |
ISO 9241-171:2008 | Identical |
ISO 9241-11:1998 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Part 11: Guidance on usability |
ISO 9241-17:1998 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Part 17: Form filling dialogues |
ISO 9241-110:2006 | Ergonomics of human-system interaction Part 110: Dialogue principles |
ISO 9241-12:1998 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Part 12: Presentation of information |
ISO 9241-16:1999 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Part 16: Direct manipulation dialogues |
ISO 9241-14:1997 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) — Part 14: Menu dialogues |
ISO 9241-15:1997 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Part 15: Command dialogues |
ISO/TS 16071:2003 | Ergonomics of human-system interaction Guidance on accessibility for human-computer interfaces |
ISO/IEC Guide 71:2014 | Guide for addressing accessibility in standards |
ISO/IEC 11581-1:2000 | Information technology User system interfaces and symbols Icon symbols and functions Part 1: Icons General |
ISO 10075:1991 | Ergonomic principles related to mental work-load General terms and definitions |
ISO 13407:1999 | Human-centred design processes for interactive systems |
ISO 9241-410:2008 | Ergonomics of human-system interaction Part 410: Design criteria for physical input devices |
ISO 9241-13:1998 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) — Part 13: User guidance |
ISO 13406-2:2001 | Ergonomic requirements for work with visual displays based on flat panels Part 2: Ergonomic requirements for flat panel displays |
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