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This Technical Report defines a format for describing user interface objects, actions and attributes. It provides a basis for standardizing the names and properties of user interface objects, actions and attributes across multiple applications and platforms. This Technical Report focuses on their functionalities without specifying a particular method of implementation. This Technical Report contains guidance both on the standardization of user interface objects, actions and attributes and on the implementation of these objects, actions and attributes in any or all modalities. This Technical Report is primarily intended for developers of standards, style guides, and architectures involving user interface objects, actions and attributes. This Technical Report also provides software developers with a range of functionalities to be considered in the design of objects, actions and attributes within user interfaces. restrictions in OFF fonts which cannot be altered in a font signed by the developer.