Letter Reversal
Also known as: Mirror Writing, Character Reversal
A reading or writing difficulty where visually similar letters are confused or substituted for one another, such as swapping b for d, or p for q. Letter reversal is commonly associated with dyslexia and can significantly impact word recognition and reading comprehension. In digital accessibility, software techniques such as displaying commonly confused characters in different fonts, colours, or sizes can help users distinguish between them and reduce reversal errors.
Category: Dyslexia · Cognitive Accessibility · Reading Accessibility
Related: Dyslexia · Developmental Dyslexia · Reading Accessibility