Inappropriate Letter Spacing Check
Description
The “Inappropriate Letter Spacing Check” evaluates whether there is any content containing styling code that prevents users from adjusting text spacing, particularly letter spacing.
Example outcome
I identified 1 element whose style prevent increasing letter spacing to at least 0.12 times the font size.
Impact
- Visual Impairments: Individuals with visual impairments rely on extra spacing to clearly distinguish between letters and words.
- Cognitive Disabilities: Readability is significantly improved by increasing spacing, helping reduce mental fatigue.
- Dyslexia: They may struggle with tightly spaced text due to visual crowding, which can lead to skipping words or misreading.
Fixes
To address inappropriate letter spacing:
- Locate the style code used to inappropriately forbid increasing letter spacing.
- Remove or change the code, ensuring that it allows the increase of letter spacing.