Day 22 # Why Semantic HTML is important? Because semantic HTML uses elements for their given purpose, it’s easier for both people and machines to read and understand it. Semantic elements = elements with meaning. A semantic element clearly describes its meaning to both the browser and the developer. Examples of non-semantic elements: <div> and <span> - Tells nothing about its content. Examples of semantic elements: <form> , <table> , and <article> - Clearly defines its content. Semantic markup is a way of writing and structuring your HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) so that it reinforces the semantics , or meaning, of the content rather than its appearance. In a broader sense, it means that your site architecture separates presentation from content ; essentially saying that HTML is used for structure, and CSS is used for the style of your web design. Semantics and ac...
Day 24 # L earn about accessibility law in your country UK Most public sector websites and mobile apps do not currently meet accessibility requirements. For example, a recent study found that 4 in 10 local council homepages failed basic tests for accessibility . Common problems include websites that are not easy to use on a mobile or cannot be navigated using a keyboard, inaccessible PDF forms that cannot be read out on screen readers, and poor color contrast that makes the text difficult to read - especially for visually impaired people. You may be breaking the law if your public sector website or mobile app does not meet accessibility requirements. The accessibility regulations came into force for public sector bodies on 23 September 2018. They say you must make your website or mobile app more accessible by making it ‘perceivable, operable, understandable and robust’. You need to include and update an accessibility statement on your website. The full name of the accessibility re...
Day 27 # learn how to use your mobile screen reader I have an android phone, so It has an inbuilt screen reader on my mobile. Initially, it took time to explore and learn commands. Using a screen reader to navigate a device can be useful to anyone who is visually impaired. Settings – system- accessibility-select to speak (hear selected text), TalkBack on Swipe right or left to move between items Double-tap to activate an item Drag two fingers to scroll To turn off TalkBack Tap the switch. You will see a green outline Double-tap the switch. On the confirmation message, tap OK. Then double-tap OK
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