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Web Accessibility Guidelines

2. Text


2.1 Flashing and blinking text does not flash more than 3 times a second and is avoided where possible.

2.2 Foreground and background colors in non-bolded text have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.

2.3 Foreground and background colors in bolded (14 pt.) or large (18 pt.) text have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1.

2.4 Color should not be used alone to convey information.

2.5 Text is resizable up to 200% without losing information.

2.6 Instructions provided for understanding and operating content do not rely solely on sensory characteristics, including sound, to provide understanding. If a sensory characteristic is helpful, use multiple characteristics (e.g., “Select the blue rectangular box in the upper right hand corner labeled ‘Sign In’”).

2.7 Means are provided to pause, stop, hide, or adjust frequency of automatically moving, updating, or scrolling content.

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