IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker version history - 25 versions
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Version 3.1.64.9999
Released Nov 13, 2023 - 44.7 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
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Version 3.1.63.9999
Released Oct 19, 2023 - 82.51 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.62.9999
Released Oct 12, 2023 - 44.03 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.61.9999
Released Sep 21, 2023 - 43.43 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.60.9999
Released Aug 31, 2023 - 40.38 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later* chore(cypress): Update the cypress boilerplate package-lock.json in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1587
* fix(node:boilerplate): Update boilerplates for Jest, mocha, webdriverio in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1596
* chore(node:boilerplate): Remove the Zombie boilerplate - not DOM compliant in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1597
* Bump @cypress/request from 2.88.12 to 3.0.0 in /cypress-accessibility-checker in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1588
* fix(extension): Fix performance logging in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1592
* fix(extension)modal to warn user that if they have stored scans they will be lost if user changes ruleset in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1589
* Rule update for 8_30_2023 in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1657
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.59...3.1.60Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.59.9999
Released Aug 9, 2023 - 39.75 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.58.9999
Released Jul 27, 2023 - 39.13 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.52.9999
Released Jul 6, 2023 - 38.52 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.50.9999
Released Jun 6, 2023 - 37.86 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later## What's Changed
* fix(extension): Archives building to wrong location in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1480
* chore(test): Update action test environment to Ubuntu 22.04, Node 18 in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1458
* fix(node,karma,cypress): Checker results did not indicate "ignored" when matched to a baseline in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1459
* fix(engine): fix issues related to ARIA 'naming prohibited' elements in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1438
* chore(ruleserver): Remove unused artifacts from older Cloud Foundry based servers in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1465
* fix(extension): Remove unneeded files from archive for Firefox deploy by in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1467
* chore(userguide):Update full user guide in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1453
* fix(imagemap_alt_exists) remap fail and pass code in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1439
* chore(rule server): Updating rule reserver for May 26 release in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1473
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.48...3.1.50Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.47.9999
Released Apr 3, 2023 - 45.89 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.46.9999
Released Mar 9, 2023 - 44.94 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.45.9999
Released Feb 28, 2023 - 43.95 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed
chore( )PR template update in #1307
newrule(iframe_interactive_tabbable) Iframe with interactive content should not be excluded from tab order using tabindex in #1287
chore(scripts)new script for local extension testing in #1314
newrule(element_scrollable_tabbable) Scrollable elements should be tabbable or contain tabbable content in #1306
newrule(updating rule server) Updating rule server for new rules in #1317Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.44.9999
Released Feb 9, 2023 - 43.02 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later## What's Changed
* newrule(element_orientation_unlocked) Element orientation is not restricted with CSS transform properties in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1276
* fixrule(Rpt_Aria_EmptyPropertyValue) Ignore the hidden element check and remove duplicated attributes in the reporting in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1282
* fix(node): Add missing dependencies in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1289
* fix(node): Fix race condition for loading engine in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1293
Full change log https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.43...3.1.44Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.43.9999
Released Jan 27, 2023 - 43.01 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.42.9999
Released Jan 11, 2023 - 42.06 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed:
Help keyboard focus in #1152
Keyboard Rule element_tabbable_role_valid not causing triangle fixed in #1172
Add appropriate keyboard and keyboardOff icons for keyboard mode in #1180
New automation script for validation of preview rules in #1111
Align better with ACT autocomplete (73f2c2) in #1191
Rename and update the text_whitespace_valid rule in #1139
Fix issue related to visible label as part of accessible name when material icons are used in fonts in #1181
Process relative paths in config and use absolute paths internally in #1192
Consider row as a widget for element_tabbable_role_valid in #1193
Fixes related to 'separator' as a widget and usage of 'aria-valuenow' in #1194
Align better with ACT 4e8ab6 in #1199
Fix alignment with ACT a25f45 in #1200
Adjust ACT text report to be easier to read in #1206
Move dev rule server to Code Engine in #1211
Code engine variables in #1214
Update Code Engine project ids in #1216
Fix issues related to aria-autocomplete in a combobox component in #1129
Fix color contrast issue for the content directly added to a shadow DOM in #1198
Fixed Keyboard mode visualization if the user zooms the web page in #1223
Rule server update for January 10, 2023 in #1225
Full Changelog: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.41...3.1.42Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.41.9999
Released Nov 9, 2022 - 41.11 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later## What's Changed
* Add Karma typescript boilerplate in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1122
* Fix keyboard access issues in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1099
* Fix false positives with slot content in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1120
* Add new reason code for the autocomplete rule in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1123
* Update tooltips and make them consistent as possible in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1128
* Allow engine cache location to be specified in the config file in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1138
* Add prohibited attribute mapping for 'presentation' and 'none' roles in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1133
* Rules update for November 8th release in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1144
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.40...3.1.41Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.40.9999
Released Oct 18, 2022 - 40.19 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later## What's Changed
* Fixes double stored scan count in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1119
* Fixes issue if web page to be scanned has an ace javascript object. in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1087
* Fix engine failure with an existing 'ace' object in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1086
* Change Keyboard Mode popup to a Modal in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1089
* Circle SVG container doesn't allow user to use mouse to interact with page in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1093
* A new template for pull requests in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1101
* Update README.md in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1103
* Create the new rule for the elements with presentational children only in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1072
* Update README.md in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1104
* Fix conflict of Checker ace engine if there is a name conflict in the web page in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1108
* Rules update for 3.1.39 release in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1114
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.38...3.1.40Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.38.9999
Released Sep 22, 2022 - 39.27 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed
Generate text ACT report as part of packages in #1045
Split WCAG20_Elem_Lang_Valid into element_lang_valid and html_lang_valid for better SC alignment in #1050
Turn off rpt style hinder focus1 kcm in #1069
Fix issues related to the elements without implicit roles in #1048
Modify style_hover_persistent rule to add additional margin conditions in #1053
Fixed Keyboard visualization to be able to toggle on an off in Firefox in #1079
Change aria_child_valid rule level to recommendation in #1082
Updating checker code with latest rules set and several improvements in #1085
https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.37...3.1.38Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.37.9999
Released Aug 24, 2022 - 38.32 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later## What's Changed
* Updated user information for new TabStops feature in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/997
* Checker user guide updates and quick guide updates in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1051
* New Keyboard Visualization Feature for Checker in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1049
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.36...3.1.37Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.36.9999
Released Aug 15, 2022 - 35.56 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and later## What's Changed
* Timestamp for archive cache set incorrectly in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1040
* Update tr/tbody for presentation tables in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1042
* ACT reports: Report svg/xml as inapplicable in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1039
* Fix the issue related to the required context role in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1029
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.35...3.1.36Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.35.9999
Released Aug 10, 2022 - 35.53 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed
Fix false positives related to a data-list element in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1010
Fix shadow DOM slot text color contrast issue in #https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1007
improve Act mapping in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1028
Updates to Help references to match reporting changes for ACT in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1030
Allow to check compliance results with TypeScript in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1003
Rule deployment for August 10th in https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/pull/1038
Full Changelog: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.34...3.1.35Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.34.9999
Released Jul 22, 2022 - 34.62 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed
ACT requested filename change in #1009
Fixing scrolling issue for checker view after help view in #1006
Fix select ref in #985
Bad url in ACT results in #984
Fix inapplicable missing in #992
Add ignored elements in the text blockquote rule in #990
Fix color contrast issue in #973
Fix spelling in #999
Update tabbable rule's left and top edge coordinates in #994
Allow checker to accept all urls in #1002
July 06 Rule deployment in #1004
Full Changelog: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.33...3.1.34Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.32.9999
Released Jun 13, 2022 - 33.74 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed:
Hotfix
Rule version update to 3.1.31 in #977Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.31.9999
Released Jun 10, 2022 - 33.74 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed
Use the mv3 manifest for development in #877
Info button fix in #885
Fix a tabbable element should be visible on screen in #880
Update ARIAMapper to handle more complex usage of aria-owns in #890
Provide ACT results in new ACT result format in #894
Clear the caches after scan in #901
Fix CSS selector matching issue in #897
Fix a tabbable element must have a valid widget role in #895
Move metrics to the rule server in #902
Package-lock rule server in #972
Rule server deployment for June 9th in #974
Full Changelog: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.30...3.1.31Source code released under Apache License 2.0
Version 3.1.30.9999
Released May 10, 2022 - 32.2 MBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterWhat's Changed:
Manifest v3 and Carbon 11 in #809
Better handling for an element with id 'process' in #857
Ignore RPT_Style_HinderFocus1 when not tabbable in #846
Playwright only supports one param for evaluate in #858
For Node Checker, swap 'request' package for 'axios' in #849
setTimeout on message send to let the stack return in #864
Aria rules combined in #862
Rule server deployment for may 4th in #863
Fix lookup of 'latest' engine in #866
Refactored deprecated aria roles and attributes in #829
Fixed explicitly assigned roles that exist implicitly in #812
Fixed conflicting and redundant ARIA and native HTML attributes in #807
Fixed "Input has an Explicit Label" rule to support the accessible name from content for role="checkbox" in #848
Fix MV3 manifests for deploy in #874
Revert to manifest2 for Firefox in #875
**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/IBMa/equal-access/compare/3.1.28...3.1.30Source code released under Apache License 2.0