# Pre-Publish Web Accessibility Audit

Review a page or UI component for structural, reading-order, screenshot-contrast, and color-vision risks, then turn automated findings into a human-reviewed release record.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/web-accessibility-audits

- **Keywords:** pre-publish accessibility audit, web accessibility review, screen reader reading order, UI contrast audit, color vision accessibility, WCAG evidence report, manual accessibility review

## Frequently asked questions

### Does a clean automated report mean the page is accessible?

No. Automated tools can expose repeatable signals, but they miss context, keyboard usability, some focus and interaction problems, and whether content makes sense in the user’s task. Keep a human review and retest record.

### Should I audit a URL or paste the HTML?

Use the URL when the delivered page, scripts, and authenticated state are the subject of the review. Use raw HTML for an isolated component or a reproducible fixture, and capture both when client-side rendering can alter the result.

### What is the difference between a contrast check and a color-blindness simulation?

A contrast check measures a specified color relationship against its selected threshold. A simulation shows how a rendered design may change under selected color-vision conditions; it can reveal reliance on hue, but it is not a substitute for checking labels, patterns, or other redundant cues.

### Can the generated PDF be used as a legal accessibility certificate?

No. It is an organized record of supplied inputs, automated observations, and the reviewer’s decision. The responsible team must interpret its chosen standard, test environment, and risk tolerance, and obtain specialist advice when a legal conclusion is required.

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