Text-to-speech and screen reader compatibility
- E-books can be read aloud using screen readers for visually impaired users
- Accessible formats support audio navigation through headings and links
- EPUB and accessible PDFs are optimized for assistive technologies
- Navigation landmarks help users skip sections easily
- Alt-text for images ensures descriptive narration of visuals
Adjustable text and layout settings
- Users can resize fonts, change contrast, and select readable typefaces
- Background colors and brightness can be adjusted to reduce eye strain
- Line spacing, margins, and font styles can be customized
- Zoom functions allow magnification of diagrams or complex content
- Supports dyslexia-friendly fonts and high-contrast modes
Keyboard and touch navigation support
- Accessible e-books allow full navigation via keyboard for non-mouse users
- Mobile-friendly e-books support swipe and voice commands
- Simplified interfaces help users navigate menus and chapters smoothly
- Interactive elements are designed with accessible inputs
- Tabbing order and focus indicators enhance usability
Structured formatting and semantic tagging
- Headings, lists, tables, and sections are properly tagged for assistive devices
- Logical reading order helps users follow the content naturally
- Metadata and bookmarks assist with quick navigation
- Language attributes are added for multilingual pronunciation
- Compliance with EPUB Accessibility 1.0 and WCAG guidelines is ensured
Inclusive multimedia and captions
- Videos within e-books include closed captions and transcripts
- Audio elements are supplemented with text alternatives
- Images and diagrams contain detailed alt-text or long descriptions
- Avoidance of flashing or distracting content protects sensitive users
- Accessibility settings are often built into reading apps and platforms