Punctuation or Spelling Incorrect
Short Description
Spelling or punctuation errors create confusion
Long Description
- A screen reader pronounces words according to standard pronunciation rules and changes inflection according to punctuation. A user learns to expect it to sound certain ways, so it can be disorienting to have incorrect spelling or punctuation lead to unusual pronunciation or inflection.
- Braille is often not written out letter by letter, so, for example, the word "little" on a refreshable braille display looks completely different than the word "littel".
Example of Issue
Recommendations
- Check spelling and punctuation.
- Only use non-standard spelling or punctuation when there is a specific and important reason.
Related Issues
WCAG Reference
Accessibility/Usability
Accessibility
Usability
Impacted Assistive Technology
Screen Reader
Impacted Type of Device
Computer
Mobile