Labels for objects, fields or controls

Labels are linked to controls, objects, icons, and images so that screen reader users are aware of these elements within the application. (CEUD 1.6, IBM 2.2,2.3, 2.4,VPAT section 1194.21 (d)(e)).

Testing Techniques

These techniques may be used to perform the test.

Method

Manual checking and testing with screen reader (NVDA screen reader or Thunder screen reader).

Criteria for this Test

Poor No labels to guide the screen reader user.
Fair Some labels are missing which do not help with navigation or usage.
Good Labels are in place but are not sufficiently descriptive for screen reader users.
Excellent Labels are well placed and descriptive.

Results for this Test

Score Product
ExcellentAccess Menu
ExcellentAdobe Digital Editions 1.8.3 (MAC OSX Desktop)
ExcellentAdobe Digital Editions 1.8.3 (Windows desktop)
ExcellentAdobe Reader
ExcellentBlio 3.3 for iPad (iOS 5 and 6)
ExcellentBlio 3.3 for iPhone 4.0
ExcellentEndNote
ExcellentGoogle Earth
ExcellentiBooks 2.1.1 for iPad 1 (iOS 5.1.1)
ExcellentiBooks for iPhone 4.0
ExcellentiTunes
ExcellentMicrosoft Calculator
ExcellentMicrosoft Office Word
ExcellentPaint.NET
ExcellentStanza 3.2 for iPad (iOS 5 and 6)
ExcellentStanza 3.2 for iPhone 4.0
ExcellentWindows Live Messenger
GoodMicrosoft Office Outlook
GoodWindows Movie Maker
FairAdobe Acrobat Professional
FairAdobe Photoshop
FairCamtasia Studio Software
FairNero StartSmart
PoorKindle D01100
PoorKMplayer
PooryEd - Graph Editor