Capitalization
SC Shortname
Capitalization
SC Text
For the visual presentation of blocks of text, a mechanism is available such that capitalization is user adjustable.
Suggested Priority Level
Level AA
- Shawn thinks maybe this should be AAA
Related Glossary additions or changes
none needed
What Principle and Guideline the SC falls within.
Principle 1, Guideline 1.4
Description
Simply Put: If the page uses capital letters in a way that makes it hard for you to read, then you can change it to something you can read.
Benefits
Text in all capital letters is more difficult to read for most people, with and without disabilities.
User Need: Users can change the capitalization (all capital letters, small capital letters, sentence style) of blocks of text.
Source: Accessibility Requirements for People with Low Vision, Section 3.3.4
Testability
- find text with all caps
- use a user style sheet to turn off ALL caps
- if the text doesn't change it fails.
Techniques
Existing Relevant Techniques
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New Techniques
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Related Information
Actions
- Action-72 Write sc for capitalization - on Jim Allan, August 25, 2016
Articles
- Use uppercase text judiciously - Roger Johansson
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GitHub
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