1.4.5 Images of Text
Conformance level: AA
Criterion released in WCAG version: 2.0
Official description of the success criterion
If the technologies being used can achieve the visual presentation, text is used to convey information rather than images of text except for the following:
- Customizable: The image of text can be visually customized to the user's requirements;
- Essential: A particular presentation of text is essential to the information being conveyed.
What to do?
Use text instead of images of text.
Why is it important?
Ensures text is accessible and can be resized or read by screen readers.