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No loss of content or functionality should occur if the user adjusts a line, word, or letter spacing.
What you need to know
- Provides for the adjustment of the space surrounding text so users can increase spacing without affecting a website or mobile app’s performance.
- This helps ensure that text styling can be changed by the user to meet their needs and preferences. For example, a user may need to change to a wider font so they can read the text.
What you need to do
- Make sure your text and line spacing can be adjusted without causing a negative user experience.
Reference
Read the full explanation of success criterion 1.4.12 on W3.org.
Related Resource
Check out “Support Flexibility and Adaptation” from Harvard University – Digital Accessibility for more information about this success criterion.
