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Screen reader

A screen reader is software that reads the interface aloud or sends it to a braille display.

Definition

A screen reader is software that reads the interface aloud or sends it to a braille display. Examples are VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS and TalkBack.

Use case

Turn one on and listen to your page. It reveals missing labels and confusing order faster than a checklist.

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