Typeface Thursday | Alignment
Alignment refers to how the text is to be displayed. Usually, this is done left to right. It also how each block of text will line up with others. Alignment is usually done employing a grid. The grid is a set of vertical and horizontal lines that are used to strengthen the structure of a web page. Proximity helps keep ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Using Color
The most common form of color deficiency, red-green color deficiency, affects approximately 8% of the population. Using ONLY colors such as these (especially to indicate required fields in a form) will prevent these individuals from understanding your message. Other groups of people with disabilities, particularly users with learning disabilities, benefit greatly from color when used to distinguish and organize your ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Content Management Systems
There are many content management systems available to help you build your website. Common examples include Drupal and WordPress, but there are many other options available. Once you’ve chosen a CMS that suits your needs, make sure to choose a theme/template that is accessible. Consult the theme’s documentation for notes on accessibility and tips for creating accessible content and layouts ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Alt Text for Images
Alt text should be provided for images, so that screen reader users can understand the message conveyed by the use of images on the page. This is especially important for informative images (such as infographics). When creating the alt text, the text should contain the message you wish to convey through that image, and if the image includes text, that ...
Continue ReadingTypeface Thursday | Downloading Fonts
We work on computers all day; we may spend hours looking at fonts, downloading and installing them each week. Here is how to download some free fonts for yourself. First you need to choose your fonts. A favorite site for free fonts is dafont.com. There are so many fonts to choose from, it can get overwhelming, but they have lots ...
Continue ReadingWeb Tip Wednesday | Use Headings Correctly
Screen reader users can use heading structure to navigate content. By using headings (<h1>, <h2>, etc.) correctly and strategically, the content of your website will be well-organized and easily interpreted by screen readers and by search engines. Be sure to adhere to the correct order of headings, and separate presentation from structure by using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Do not ...
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