Using automated testing tools
Introduction
Automated testing tools are useful in assisting content managers and web developers with the identification of accessibility issues and errors of a website.
These tools are able to perform ‘machine-operable’ testing only and should be used as a companion alongside human site review and testing.
The following testing tool information is provided as a guide only and is not an exhaustive list.
Recommended tools
The following testing tools are recommended as the most suitable, based on volume of pages being tested:
| Tool | Volume of pages | Type of tool |
|---|---|---|
| Web Developer Toolbar | Single pages. | Free browser extension for Firefox or Chrome. |
| WAVE | Single pages or small section of pages. | Free online tool – can be used online or download the toolbar. |
| OzART | Large section of pages or entire website. | Online reporting tool – produces error category specific reports, reduces time spent manually inspecting single web pages. |
NB: In some instances, only one tool may be suitable regardless of the volume of pages to be tested. In addition, if no tool is suitable, a manual site review will be required.
Testing keyboard with the Web Developer Toolbar
The following KYB references are requirements from the Checklist.
- KYB_A4ii
- KYB_A5i
- KYB_A2ii
- KYB_A2iii
- KYB_AA1
- KYB_A1
- KYB_A2i
- KYB_A3
- KYB_A4i
- KYB_A5ii
- KYB_A6
Testing keyboard with WAVE
The following KYB references are requirements from the Checklist.
- KYB_A4ii
- KYB_A5i
- KYB_AA1
- KYB_A1
- KYB_A2i
- KYB_A2ii
- KYB_A2iii
- KYB_A3
- KYB_A4i
- KYB_A5ii
- KYB_A6
Testing keyboard with OzART
The following KYB references are requirements from the Checklist.
- KYB_A4ii
- KYB_A5i
- KYB_A2ii
- KYB_A2iii
- KYB_A6
- *KYB_A1
- *KYB_A2i
- *KYB_A3
- *KYB_A4i
- *KYB_A5ii
- *KYB_AA1
* OzART does provides the location of site features that require manual testing.