Tools and testing
Tools
Tools to help you test for accessibility issues.
Each tool provides a range of features and benefits, and is designed to help you test for different disabilities and impairments.
Select a tool to read detailed guidance on how to use it and what results could look like.
| Name | Description | Use to test |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Insights | Automated and guided manual accessibility checks based on WCAG. | Vision, Cognitive, Physical |
| ARC Toolkit | Code-level accessibility testing tool with WCAG checks. | Vision, Cognitive |
| axe DevTools | Browser extension for automated WCAG-based accessibility testing. | Vision, Cognitive, Physical |
| Blur | Simulates blurred vision to test visibility of key content. | Vision |
| Contrast Checker | Tests text colour contrast against WCAG levels. | Vision |
| HeadingsMap | Displays page heading structure to verify content hierarchy. | Vision, Cognitive |
| Lists | Tests semantic structure and accessibility of list content. | Vision, Cognitive |
| Resize text | Tests text and layout responsiveness to user scaling. | Vision |
| Screen readers | Tools like NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver that read out content aloud. | Vision, Cognitive, Physical |
| Target size | Ensures touch/click areas meet minimum size guidelines. | Physical, Cognitive |
| Text spacing | Tests increased spacing between letters, lines and paragraphs. | Cognitive |
| VoiceOver | Built-in Apple screen reader for macOS and iOS. | Vision, Physical |
| WAVE Evaluation | Visual tool showing accessibility issues within page layout. | Vision, Cognitive |