Wikipedia:Accessibility dos and don'ts
 | This page in a nutshell: All users, regardless of disability, should be able to read, navigate, and contribute to Wikipedia easily. |
Therefore, when editing articles:
DO edit
Do use high contrast and color-blind friendly color schemes.- Do provide alt text and a caption for most images.
- Do provide a text description of any charts or diagrams.
- Do nest headers sequentially.
- Do create correctly structured tables.
- Do encase non-English words or phrases in {{lang}}.
- Do consider joining WikiProject Accessibility.
DON’T edit
Don't use color as the only means of conveying information.- Don't break up a line unless absolutely necessary.
- Don't leave blank lines between list items.
- Don't use Unicode characters as icons or images.
- Don't use animations exceeding five seconds.
- Don't hide content in collapsed boxes or scrolling sections
