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This example shows the text bolded and has an addition queue. The “(callback)” queue will be read by screen readers, and it will be easier for a reader to understand the content.

Section 1.5:

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When you use text that is bold, italic, strikethrough, or underlined, be sure to modify the settings in the screen readers. This will allow the screen reader to tell the reader of any bold, italic, strikethrough, or underlined text. To change the settings,

  1. In NVDA, go to the Preference Tab, the click Document Formatting.

    The NVDA Settings with the Document Formatting category highlighted by a red box.Image Removed
  2. Select the Font Attributes check box in the pop up box.

    NVDA Settings with the Document Formatting category open. Font Attributes is checked and highlighted with a red box.Image Removed
  3. 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 disabilities.

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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.

Section 1.6: NVDA Settings for Text

When you use text that is bold, italic, strikethrough, or underlined, be sure to modify the settings in the screen readers. This will allow the screen reader to tell the reader of any bold, italic, strikethrough, or underlined text. To change the settings,

  1. In NVDA, go to the Preference Tab, the click Document Formatting.

    The NVDA Settings with the Document Formatting category highlighted by a red box.Image Added
  2. Select the Font Attributes check box in the pop up box.

    NVDA Settings with the Document Formatting category open. Font Attributes is checked and highlighted with a red box.Image Added
  3. In JAWS, you can examine the font attributes at the cursor, including whether or not there is strikethrough, by pressing INSERT + F.

Section 1.7: Symbols and Special Characters

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