Screen Reader
Software that reads the screen aloud.
TermCraft conventionFoundational
Definition
Software that converts the accessibility tree into speech or braille and provides structural navigation.
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Software that reads the screen aloud.
Example
NVDA on Windows, VoiceOver on macOS and iOS, TalkBack on Android.
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TERM·076 · Region X · Grid C5
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- Alt TextA11Y·007 · Accessibility
- Heading StructureA11Y·006 · Accessibility
- Screen ReadersA11Y·005 · Accessibility
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