Why it matters
Users who cannot perceive certain sensory characteristics (color, shape, position) need instructions that work without those cues.
Common violations
- Instructions like 'click the green button'
- References to 'the sidebar on the right'
- Directions like 'press the round icon'
- Audio cues without text alternatives
Code examples
Bad
<p>Click the green button to continue.</p>Good
<p>Click the "Submit" button (the green button at the bottom) to continue.</p>How to fix
Supplement sensory descriptions with text labels. Say 'Click Submit (the green button)' instead of just 'Click the green button'.
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