accessibility-writing

Structure your content with a logical heading hierarchy to ensure accessible documentation. Proper heading order allows users relying on assistive technologies to navigate documents easily and understand the relationship between sections.

Plain language is a writing approach that avoids jargon and promotes clarity and simplicity. Use it during content creation to make documentation understandable and usable by individuals with diverse cognitive needs and reading abilities.

Add descriptive context for non-text elements by creating meaningful link text and providing descriptive alternatives for images. This inclusive content approach makes visual information accessible to users with visual impairments.

Yes, you can review an existing README.md file for clarity and structure using these accessibility principles. The process checks for correct heading order, descriptive links, and appropriate alt text to make the guide accessible.

Relying solely on plain language for accessible content is insufficient without logical structure. Accessible documentation also requires strict heading hierarchies and meaningful link text to be fully usable by assistive technologies.