Inappropriate Word Spacing Check
Description
The “Inappropriate Word Spacing Check” evaluates whether there is any element that explicitly prevents the user from increasing word spacing due to its style.
Example outcome
I identified 1 element whose style prevent increasing word spacing to at least 0.16 times the font size.
Impact
- Visual Impairments: Blocking spacing adjustments can reduce legibility and tracking across lines for users with visual impairments.
- Cognitive Disabilities/Dyslexia: Users who rely on adjusted word spacing to reduce cognitive load may struggle to read the content.
- Autism: Unchangeable dense text may overwhelm or distract users needing more visual spacing.
- Neurological Disorders: May experience increased reading fatigue and reduced comprehension.
Fixes
To address inappropriate word spacing:
- Locate the inappropriate style code.
- Refactor it ensuring does not prevent the user from overriding word spacing.