Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Plain Language(also: Plain English, Clear Language, Simple Language)
- Plain language is communication that is clear, concise, and well-organized so that the intended audience can easily find, understand, and use the information. In accessibility, plain language is essential for making content accessible to people with cognitive disabilities, low…
- Proportional Font(also: variable-width font)
- A typeface in which characters have varying widths based on their natural proportions—a narrow "i" takes less space than a wide "m". Most fonts used in everyday reading are proportional, including Arial, Times New Roman, and Verdana. While proportional fonts create a more…
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