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Screen Magnifier

Assistive technology that enlarges content on screen, often with enhanced tracking and contrast features.

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Accessible Name

The computed name exposed to assistive technologies for an element, derived from label, aria-label, aria-labelledby, or text content.

Assistive Technology (AT)

Software or hardware that helps people with disabilities use digital products, e.g., screen readers, magnifiers, switch devices, voice input.

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Braille

A tactile writing system for blind or low-vision users, represented with raised dots and supported by refreshable braille displays.

JAWS

A popular Windows screen reader (Job Access With Speech) widely used by blind and low-vision users.

NVDA

NonVisual Desktop Access: a free Windows screen reader with broad usage among blind and low-vision users.

Quick Navigation Keys

Screen reader feature to move by headings, landmarks, lists, and other structures using single-letter keys.

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