Esempio preso dalle WCAG20-20071211 (WD 11 dicembre 2007)

Guideline 3.1 (in questo estratto locale i link interni che rimandano al glossario non funzionano)

Principle 3: Understandable - Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable

Guideline 3.1 Readable: Make text content readable and understandable Understanding Guideline 3.1

3.1.1 Language of Page: The default human language of each Web page can be programmatically determined. (Level A) How to Meet 3.1.1 Understanding 3.1.1

3.1.2 Language of Parts: The human language of each passage or phrase in the content can be programmatically determined except for proper names, technical terms, words of indeterminate language, and words or phrases that have become part of the vernacular of the immediately surrounding text. (Level AA) How to Meet 3.1.2 Understanding 3.1.2

3.1.3 Unusual Words: A mechanism is available for identifying specific definitions of words or phrases used in an unusual or restricted way, including idioms and jargon. (Level AAA) How to Meet 3.1.3 Understanding 3.1.3

3.1.4 Abbreviations: A mechanism for identifying the expanded form or meaning of abbreviations is available. (Level AAA) How to Meet 3.1.4 Understanding 3.1.4

3.1.5 Reading Level: When text requires reading ability more advanced than the lower secondary education level, supplemental content, or a version that does not require reading ability more advanced than the lower secondary education level, is available. (Level AAA) How to Meet 3.1.5 Understanding 3.1.5

3.1.6 Pronunciation: A mechanism is available for identifying specific pronunciation of words where meaning is ambiguous without knowing the pronunciation. (Level AAA) How to Meet 3.1.6 Understanding 3.1.6