Unusual Words (3.1.3 – AAA)

Plain Language Recommendations

Words that may be used in an unusual or very restricted way (including idioms and jargon) must be defined through adjacent text, a definition list, a glossary, or other suitable methods.

WCAG 2.0 Recommendations

Guideline 3.1: Readable

Make text content readable and understandable.

Last updated: July 24, 2017
Category: Accessibility Recommendations, Accessibility Standards - List View, Text

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  • Key Terms

    1. Must means do things in the manner described exactly.
    2. Should means do things in the manner described unless there is a good reason not to [i.e., instructor has other needs].
    3. [Supplementary information] is provided in square brackets.