UX Glossary Usability & Testing

Screen Reader

Usability & Testing

Assistive software that translates on-screen content into synthesized speech or braille output for users who are blind or visually impaired. Designing for screen readers requires semantic HTML, meaningful alternative text, logical reading order, and fully keyboard-navigable interactions.

Related Terms

Accessibility ARIA WCAG Focus State Keyboard Navigation
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