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Foundational Accessibility Concepts

Making digital content accessible means applying specific accessibility standards and content best practices in order to ensure websites, PDF files or other digital content can be navigated and understood by everyone, regardless of ability. Learning these foundational concepts will help you create more accessible content regardless of tool or platform.

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Consider Contrast When Picking Colors

Contrast between text (or design element) and background is important to ensure legibility.

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Structure Content With Headings

Websites and documents should use hierarchical headings to indicate the structure of the content.

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Provide Alt Text for Images

Images and other visual elements need a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose.

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Make Destinations Clear With Link Text

Words that are hyperlinked should reveal where they will take users without requiring them to read surrounding text.

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Group Related Concepts With Lists

Using properly formatted lists can be a helpful way to provide structure and improve readability.

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Provide Alternatives for Multimedia Content

Audio and video content require alternatives to ensure they are accessible without being dependent on a specific sense.

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Structure Data With Tables

Tables should only be used to present related information in a series of columns and rows.

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Make Content Clear By Writing in Plain Language

Using plain language ensures that your content is readable and usable for a broad audience.

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