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These fonts are very easy to read. There are many fonts like them available in Microsoft Word, but when choosing a new font, try to find one that is similar to these and is easy to read. |
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Step Guide to Font Size
To keep things simple and easy to read, make sure the font is over 10 points in size.
To change your font size, go to the Home Tab.
In the font section, select the font size button and select the size font you want.
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Accessible Capitalization
Screen readers do not recognize capitalized letters, so there is no point to relying on capital letters to emphasize text.
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DO NOT TYPE A SENTENCE LIKE THIS. |
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Use capitalizations to show the IMPORTANT text. Be sure to use capitalizations sparingly. |
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Accessible Bold,
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Italic, and
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Underlined Text
Screen readers do not recognize bold, italic, or underlined text. They will just read it as if it were normal text. In order to emphasize meaning in the text, you need to create a second way for people to see the text. A good rule of thumb is to use bold text, italics, and underlined text sparingly.
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This an example that is difficult to read, has way too many things bolded and italicized. The underlining also distracts readers and can make it harder to understand. |
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This example uses bold, italics, and underlining text sparingly. Only change the important words. This will make the content easier to read. |
Step-by-Step Guide to using Strikethrough
When a screen reader reads text with strikethrough like normal text. So when you use strikethrough, be sure to modify the settings in the screen readers.
In NVDA, go to the Preference Tab, the click Document Formatting.
Select the Font Attributes check box in the pop up box.
In JAWS, you can examine the font attributes at the cursor, including whether or not there is strikethrough, by pressing INSERT + F.
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Highlighting
When highlighting, it is important to be sure it is not the only way to convey meaning. Screen readers will not recognize the highlighted text as highlighted text. So it will only read it as normal text. This will be confusing to someone with visual problems.
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This example gives a second queue for the screen reader to read. This will help a reader understand the meaning and context behind a highlighted text. |
Can I use Dropcap in a word document?
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How do you use Symbols and Special Characters for Accessibility?
You can use many different symbols and special characters. However, they must always be communicated in regular text as well. This must be done so the screen readers will read the symbol properly to the reader. Here is a list of 17 symbols and special characters that are good to use, as well as the text you should use for the screen reader to read off.
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Creating a
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Symbol
Go to the Insert Tab.
2. Go to the Symbols section and click Symbol.
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This example shows two ways to type in information and give the same outcomes for readers. You can just type it in text. Another way is to type the symbols, then type in the text in parenthesis. Both ways give readers and screen readers an easier understanding of the information provided. |
Is Word Art in Microsoft
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PowerPoint Accessible?
Word Art is not accessible because it removes text from the flow of the document. It also may not be read by screen readers. One last reason is that the effects on the letters may be hard to read. Simply, it is best to avoid using Word Art for accessibility purposes.
Are Text Effects in Microsoft
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PowerPoint Accessible?
Like Word Art, Text Effects should be avoided. It is unnecessary to add glow effects or reflection to text for accessibility. To do so would be counter-intuitive. The whole purpose of accessibility is to make content as easy as possible to read for all readers and screen readers.
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