Accessible Design Flashcards
What is the optimal line spacing for text?
At least 1.5 but not more than 2
What is the optimal spacing for paragraphs?
1.5 times larger than the line spacing
What is required (MUST) contrast ratio for small text?
4.5 : 1 with the background
What is the required (MUST) contrast ratio for large text?
3 : 1 with the background
What is the recommended (SHOULD) contrast ratio for small text?
7 : 1 with the background
What defines small text?
Under 18 point or 14 point bold
What defines large text?
At or over 18 point or 14 point bold
What is the required (MUST) contrast ratio for visual boundaries?
3 : 1 with the background
What is the required (MUST) contrast ratio for visual focus indicators?
3 : 1 with the background
How can a developer override Windows High Contrast settings?
Using -ms-high-contrast media queries with the -ms-high-contrast-adjust CSS property
Should Windows High Contrast settings ever be overridden by webpage CSS?
NO
What is the maximum number of English characters that should appear in a column?
80
Should text be full-justified or left-justified?
Left-justified
Images of text or HTML text? And why?
HTML text so users can customize
Will CSS generated text always be read by screen readers?
No, it’s not always recognized by the Accessibility API