Making your LibGuides content accessible benefits everyone: people with or without disabilities. The following list provides suggestions for accessibility practices that will make your content more user-friendly.
- Use clear fonts:Don't mix different font types. Stick to the default font (Sans Serif).
- Use bold, color, italics, and ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, etc. sparingly; each has its own function.
- Don't use underlines for emphasis. Users will think an underline is a hyperlink.
- Use real text rather than text within graphics.
- Use headings and lists appropriately. Headings, lists, and other structural elements provide meaning and structure to web pages. They can also facilitate keyboard navigation within the page.
- Do not rely on color alone to convey meaning or importance. That information may not be available to a person who is colorblind and it will be unavailable to screen reader users.
- Ensure proper contrast between the font and the background. Optimize font color use for readability and accessibility.