UNI EN ISO 9241-171 : 2008
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ERGONOMICS OF HUMAN-SYSTEM INTERACTION - PART 171: GUIDANCE ON SOFTWARE ACCESSIBILITY
04-12-2008
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
This part of ISO 9241 provides ergonomics guidance and specifications for the design of accessible software for use at work, in the home, in education and in public places.
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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 9241-302:2008 | Ergonomics of human-system interaction — Part 302: Terminology for electronic visual displays |
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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