The type of text, e.g. heading, normal text, figure caption, quote, etc. May also refer to bold, italic, or underlined text. Using a variety of text styles in a document enables a screen reader to read those distinctions, as opposed to bolding or increasing the size of normal text, which a screen reader would not highlight to the listener.  

 

Writing and Formatting Accessible Documents

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The purpose of accessible writing is to ensure that all readers can access and read what the writer is making available to their audiences. These are some quick accessibility guidelines and tools for accessible writing practices.

Screen Readers and Document Readers

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In this article, we go over the differences between a screen reader and a document reader, and then we give examples and comparisons of different reader applications.

Color Accessibility

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Colors can be a useful tool to convey complexity and differentiate content. In many cases, color can enhance the readability and organization of data. Learn about the use of color, contrast, and additional signifiers to make your materials more accessible. You can also view a checklist for best practices at the bottom of the article.