We have a responsibility to make sure our content is accessible to users of all abilities and backgrounds.
Guidelines for accessibility are not an afterthought or a separate part of our style. Instead, they are integral to our style and included in the relevant sections.
The following are a few general rules:
- Identify alternative input methods, including keyboard shortcuts, where they are not standard or obvious.
- Label all visual affordances such as icons and images either with displayed or alternative text.
- Ensure that alternative text is consistent with and adheres to the same principles as displayed text.
- Don't use color alone to identify affordances.