Trend | 2024-07-09
Improve the readability and accessibility of your website
Here are some ways to improve accessibility!
Choosing the right font and size
Choosing the right font and font size directly improves readability. Generally, a sans-serif (gothic) font is recommended, and the font size should be at least 16px. In addition, proper line spacing will make the text easier to read.
Ensuring color contrast
Contrast between text and background is important to ensure visual clarity. Low contrast makes it difficult for users with poor vision or color blindness to understand the content. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) recommend a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1.
How to emphasize text
Use bold, italics, or a different font color for text you want to emphasize, rather than writing it all in capitals. All-caps text is difficult for many people to read and is often interpreted as "shouting. In addition, proper use of headings will help clarify the hierarchy of information and make it easier for screen reader users to understand.
Clearly label links
Style links so that they are distinct from other text. Typically, blue text and underlining is the standard way to indicate that it is a link. Also, the text of the link should clearly explain what happens after clicking on it.
Use alternate text
Always set alternate text (alt attribute) for images. This allows the visually impaired to understand the content of the image using a screen reader. The alternate text should succinctly express the information the image is intended to convey.