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Excel Audit Format

Power your accessibility compliance with our structured multi-sheet format. Designed for clarity, covering WCAG 2.2 criteria, audit execution, and remediation tracking.

Compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and standard CSV exports

Standardized for Success

We chose this format to bridge the gap between technical auditing and project management, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation.

Organized by Test Type

Distinct sheets for Automated, Screen Reader, and Zoom testing prevent data clutter. This separation allows specialized testers to work independently without stepping on toes.

WCAG 2.2 Compliance

Every issue maps directly to WCAG 2.2 success criteria. Includes tracking for Conformance Levels (A, AA, AAA) to generate accurate compliance reports automatically.

Remediation Lifecycle

Go beyond just "finding" issues. Built-in columns for Development and QA status create a closed-loop system tracking issues from discovery to fix to verification.

Coverage Matrix

The included Test Execution sheet maps 57 WCAG checkpoints to specific user scenarios, providing stakeholders with visible proof of test coverage.

File Structure

8 sheets total • 2 categories

Gilpin County Audit.xlsx

Tracking Sheets

Reference Only
1. Status Sheet

Project status dashboard & timelines

2. Test Execution Sheet

WCAG 2.2 checklist & scenarios

These sheets are for your team's reference and are skipped during import.

Issue Sheets

Import Target
3

Automated Tool

Issues from axe, WAVE, and other scanners

4

Screen Reader

NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver testing results

5

Browser Zoom

200% zoom and text resize issues

6

Keyboard Navigation

Keyboard-only navigation issues

7

Color Contrast

Color contrast ratio failures

8

Text Spacing

Text spacing requirement issues

Data Schema

The import engine expects these specific columns. Required fields must be present for successful import.

Schema preview
Mandatory
Optional
Column NameRequirementDescription
URLs
Required
Page URL where the issue occurs
Issue Title
Required
Brief description of the issue
Severity
Required
Critical, High, Medium, or Low
Failed WCAG 2.2 checkpoint(s)
Required
e.g., 1.1.1, 2.4.7
Month Tested
Optional
When the issue was discovered
Type
Optional
Issue category or type
AT/Browser
Optional
Assistive technology using for testing
Expected Result
Optional
What should happen (recommendation)
Conformance level
Optional
A, AA, or AAA
Screencast
Optional
Link to video demonstration
Remediation Month
Optional
Target month for fix
Dev Status
Optional
Development status
Dev Comments
Optional
Developer notes
QA Status
Optional
QA verification status
QA Comments
Optional
QA tester notes

Severity Definitions

Consistent severity ratings are critical for prioritizing work.

Critical

Blocks access entirely for one or more user groups. No workaround exists.

Immediate fix required
High

Heavy barrier to access. Difficulty is significant, but user might proceed with great effort.

Prioritize in sprint
Medium

Moderate usability issue. Features are frustrating but accessible via workaround.

Fix in backlog
Low

Minor compliance issue or cosmetic flaw. Does not significantly impede usage.

Opportunistic fix

Ready to import?

Download the template to get started, or upload your existing audit file if it matches the schema.