Authoring Tool does not provide prompts

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Rule

Authoring tools MUST provide a mode of operation that prompts authors to create content that conforms to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA for supported features and, as applicable, to file formats supported by the authoring tool.

Background

When authoring tools prompt content creators to create accessible content, either during or after content creation, people without expert knowledge of accessibility are more likely to successfully create accessible content.

How to Fix

To fix this issue, provide prompts to content creators to help them create accessible content. These prompts may be provided during content creation (e.g. a prompt to provide alternative text when uploading an image) and / or after content creation (e.g. an accessibility checker that identifies accessibility issues and provides assistance to repair issues).