Success criterion 3.1.3 Unusual Words
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes: WORDING
Unusual terms, jargon, or figurative language should be:
- avoided when possible, or
- explained the first time they appear
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Success criterion 3.1.4 Abbreviations
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes: WORDING
Abbreviations and acronyms should be:
- avoided when possible, or
- explained the first time they appear
Success criterion 3.1.5 Reading Level
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes: WORDING
If content requires reading skills above lower secondary education (around 9th grade), provide:
- a simpler version,
- a summary,
- a visual aid, or
- a spoken version
to help with understanding.
Success criterion 3.1.6 Pronunciation
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Understandable
Assigned to the following themes: WORDING
If a word can be pronounced in different ways with different meanings, the intended meaning must be clarified to avoid confusion or ambiguity.