Reflow

WCAG 2.1 Reflow vs Resize Text

WCAG 2.1 Reflow vs Resize Text
  1. Which text resize is recommended to use for accessibility?
  2. What is reflow in accessibility?
  3. What is reflow a11y?
  4. Why is it important to allow the viewport to be resized and or zoomed?

Which text resize is recommended to use for accessibility?

The working group feels that 200% is a reasonable accommodation that can support a wide range of designs and layouts, and complements older screen magnifiers that provide a minimum magnification of 200%.

What is reflow in accessibility?

✎ Technique: Reflow

Present content without loss of information or functionality, and without requiring scrolling in two dimensions, except for parts of the content which require two-dimensional layout for usage or meaning.

What is reflow a11y?

Noun: Reflow is the action of rearranging electronic text on a page having varied such features as type size, line length, and spacing.

Why is it important to allow the viewport to be resized and or zoomed?

Users with low vision may prefer to have their browser resize text or zoom into page content to make it easier to read. Enlarging text is primarily the browser's responsibility.

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