I checked the accessible feature in the WS word and PDF also. I use Times Roman as my default font in most of the documents but it is surprising to know that the serif font makes the document less accessible. I will try to use Ariel font from now, whenever possible. Thank you for the information.
Also, I want to know while making a PPT, what should be the alternative of "highlighted colored text" to make the PPT more accessible?
Great!
Interesting question, as colour is not the only means of conveying information, we have to find a accessible way to present text in a slide. If you are using slide to explain some key features better use in different heading styles and below description may be one idea. If you have any icons that can indicate highlighted text that can be one option. For example if you want to highlight wrong options in red, warning options in yellow and correct in green, better use those symbols too!
Hope I could answer your questions.
Sushumna.
Thank you madam for providing this useful information
I agree.
Hi,
Thanks for actively participating in the course,
Times Roman is acceptable font though. And these topics are debatable, as many say that latest assistive technologies can adjust.
Read the following excerpt from a blog (link opensin new window):-
"One challenge that may come up when selecting fonts is the fact that an option that could be easier for some people to perceive may be more difficult for others. For example, the simplicity of a sans serif font may improve the readability of text for a user with a visual impairment while a user with dyslexia may find the characters difficult to tell apart. There are some fonts that have been designed specifically for accessibility, such as Tiresias and OpenDyslexic, but common options such as Arial, Helvetica, Open Sans, and Verdana are also solid choices."
So better we use simple fonts and maintain consistency and not to make the document / content too complex with many font types (type faces)
Thank you Ma'am for your inputs.