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Latest release: Component Library v56.14.0 (Sep 16, 2026)

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Tag - Status - Accessibility tests

Baseline accessibility test results for the va-tag-status component across browsers and assistive technologies.

Test summary

The Design System team tested this component in isolation across a mix of browsers and assistive technologies using the . Our results may not capture accessibility issues that arise from surrounding context like page structure, content, or how multiple components interact.

To ensure accessibility, you must also test the Tag status component within your own product.

Version tested Passed Failed Conditional 56.14.0 10 0 0

General tests

  • Content is presented in a logical order.

    When you view and interact with the page or component, you find that content is presented in a meaningful sequence that supports comprehension and navigation.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

  • Content is available in both portrait and landscape orientations.

    When you rotate your device, you see that content remains visible and functional in both portrait and landscape orientations.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

  • Text isn't presented as images.

    When you view the component or page, you find that text is rendered as real text, not as an image of text.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

  • Text remains readable when spacing is adjusted.

    When you adjust text spacing (line spacing to 1.5x font size, letter spacing to 0.12x, word spacing to 0.16x), you find that no content or functionality is lost.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

Screen reader tests

  • Screen readers don't announce decorative images.

    When you navigate to a decorative image with a screen reader, you don't hear any information about the image.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Safari/VoiceOver September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome/JAWS September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge/NVDA September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

Zoom tests

  • Content adapts to small screens and zoom.

    When you zoom in 400% on a viewport that is 1280 pixels wide, you can see and interact with all content without needing to scroll both horizontally and vertically.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

Visual tests

  • Color is not the only method used to convey information.

    When you view the page or component, you find that anything shown by color is also communicated through another visual cue like shape or text.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

  • Text has sufficient contrast against its background.

    When you use a contrast checker tool to compare the color of text against its background, you find that it has a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

  • Text resizes to 200% without loss of content or functionality.

    When you increase text size up to 200%, all content remains visible and functional without needing to scroll both horizontally and vertically.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0

  • Icons have sufficient contrast against their background.

    When you use a color contrast checker tool to compare the color of an icon against its background, you find it has a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.

    Environment Result Last tested macOS Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     macOS Safari September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Chrome September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0     Windows Edge September 25, 2026
    Version: 56.14.0
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