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1.4.12 Text Spacing (Level AA)

No loss of content or functionality should occur if the user adjusts a line, word, or letter spacing.

What you need to know

  • Provides for the adjustment of the space surrounding text so users can increase spacing without affecting a website or mobile app’s performance.
  • This helps ensure that text styling can be changed by the user to meet their needs and preferences. For example, a user may need to change to a wider font so they can read the text.

What you need to do

  • Make sure your text and line spacing can be adjusted without causing a negative user experience.

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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)

Make sure images and other non-text elements on your website are accessible by including meaningful text alternatives (alt text).

1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A)

Structure your website so that content is read by a screen reader in the same way it's presented visually.

1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics (Level A)

Write clear instructions that incorporate multiple senses. No instructions should rely solely on the ability to perceive shape, size, visual location, orientation, or sound.