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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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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

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
Pages
104
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

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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