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  • What is image alt text and when should it be used?

    Alternate text, also called alt tags and alt descriptions, describes images to visually impaired users. Without alternative text, the content of an image will not be available to screen reader users. Each image that conveys meaning or is used as link content must include alternate text unless including the alternate text would create redundancy (e.g.…

  • Did you know that opening links in a new window may confuse your users?

    While it is a common practice to open external links in a new window it should never be done without first notifying the user.  There are many ways to notify your users. You can add a notice such as (opens in a new window) to the link text or the title attribute. CSS may be…

  • How do I remove the plugin from my website?

    Go to Settings > Web Accessibility Settings Click on the License Key button Enter the license key received in your purchase email and click “Deactivate”. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins Locate the WP ADA Compliance Plugin and click “Deactivate” and then “Delete”

  • How do I install the WP ADA Compliance Plugin?

    Table of Contents Overview WP ADA Compliance Check Pro is a stand alone plugin and must be installed separate from the basic version. Please refer to the applicable section below for installation instructions. New Install The WP ADA Compliance Check is easy to install: Begin by downloading the plugin from the www.wpadacompliance.com website. Do to…

  • How do I refresh an expired license after renewal?

    If a license expires some features of the plugin may no longer be active. After renewing your license you may need to refresh the license as follows: Go to Settings > Web Accessibility Settings Click on the “License Key” button Click “Activate”  

  • How do I get a Microsoft Azure API Key?

    To register for an Azure API key: Go here to create an account After you have created an Azure account and logged in choose “Subscriptions” Click “Add” Select “Pay as you go” Enter “Country Code” and “Phone Number” and complete the verification Enter a payment method Click “Next” Select a optional support plan Check the…

  • Does the WP ADA Compliance plugin use cookies?

    The following cookies are used to enhance the user experience while using the Web Accessibility widget: wp-ada-show-accessibility-tools: this cookie is retained until the browser is closed and used to remember the web accessibility tool bars visibility state. wp-ada-accessibility-tools-bigcursor: this cookie is retained until the browser is closed and used to remember the state of the big…

  • Getting Started Video

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  • Does the plugin support white labeling?

    The plugin allows marketing firms and web designers to add their brand to the plugin. A logo may be added to report screens and the accessibility widget displayed on the public website. If a license becomes inactive the logo will no longer be displayed. To add your company logo: From the WordPress dashboard, choose “Web…

  • How do I install the web accessibility toolbar shortcode?

    The widget toolbar is included as a link inside the web accessibility widget but may also be implemented using a shortcode. Before using the shortcode, visit the settings page, click on the Widget tab and enable the shortcode for use on the website. When the wp-ada-access-tools shortcode is placed on your website a button will…

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