Reading Level

Success criterion 3.1.5 · Level AAA

Reading Level

When text requires reading ability more advanced than the lower secondary education level, supplemental content or an alternative version is available.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.1: Readable

What each role can do

Product manager

Provide alternative versions or supplemental content for advanced text.

Designer

Include simpler explanations or offer a 'plain language' option for complex content.

Developer

Implement mechanisms like a toggle button for switching between advanced and simpler text.

Tester

Check that alternative versions or supplementary content are functional and easily accessible.

Once it is fixed

“Ah, much better. Now it's like talking to a friend, not attending a lecture. Thanks!”