Questions & Answers
When can text links have 3:1 color contrast?
Some sites say link text color contrast should be 4.5:1, and some sites say link text color contrast should be 3:1. When is 3:1 color contrast sufficient for link text?
- contrast ratios
- links
- text
How should I handle headings in a modal?
How should I handle headings in a modal? What level should I start with?
- headings
- modal
- text
How do I ensure my translated website is still accessible?
There are so many translation services and tools out there. How do I make sure that my website is still accessible in languages other than English?
- aria
- html
- images
- text
- translations
Are semantic heading levels important?
Why are semantic/programmatic heading levels important?
- headings
- text
Does alternative text resolve an “Images of Text” failure?
I added alternative text that is identical to an image of text's content. Does this solve the accessibility issue "Images of Text"?
- alt text
- images
- text
What WCAG color contrast guidelines apply to sub brand logos?
Our team is designing logos for a medical brand and we understand that LOGOS (assume primary logos, such as the Amazon logo) do not need to be ADA-Compliant, but what about subbrands that are typed out such as HEALTH BRAND | Insurance Plans?
- branding
- color
- contrast
- contrast ratios
- text
How to select an accessible font
What fonts should we use serif or san serif? Are there any guidelines for html or email?
- Font
- text
- Typefaces
Visible Indication of Focus on Text Fields
Does there need to be a visible indication of focus when there's a text pointer?
- contrast
- contrast ratios
- focus
- text
Does placeholder text need to meet color contrast requirements?
Placeholder text for form inputs are often times very light. Does placeholder text need to meet contrast requirements?
- color
- CSS
- text
Minimum font size?
I like the look of smaller text on the web. And even if the text is pretty normal size, some subheadings or small bits of info look nice if they are much smaller (thinking 12px or so). Is there a minimum font size that is...
- CSS
- text