Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
25 results found in screen reader accessibility.
- Terminal Buffer (Accessible Terminal Buffer, Terminal Output Buffer)
- A text-based area in a terminal or command-line interface that stores and displays the output of executed commands. In accessibility contexts, an accessible terminal buffer allows screen reader users …
- Text Skimming (Content Skimming, Accessible Skimming)
- A reading strategy where a person quickly reviews a document to get an overview of its content, identify key points, and locate specific information without reading every word. Sighted readers skim us…
- Touch-to-Explore (Touch Exploration, Explore by Touch)
- An interaction mode used by touchscreen screen readers (such as VoiceOver on iOS and TalkBack on Android) where users drag their finger across the screen to discover and hear descriptions of interface…
- Verbosity Settings (Screen Reader Verbosity, Announcement Settings)
- Configuration options that control the amount of detail a screen reader or accessible application announces to the user. Verbosity settings allow users to adjust the balance between receiving comprehe…
- Video Conferencing Accessibility (Virtual Meeting Accessibility, Remote Meeting Accessibility)
- The degree to which video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet can be used effectively by people with disabilities, including those who rely on screen readers, keyboar…