Text, Fonts, and Colors - Choose fonts that are easy to read for
users with low vision. - Don't rely on color alone to convey
information. - Create text based upon function, not
presentation. - Be clear with your content. - Divide large
blocks of information into more manageable groups where natural
and appropriate. - When possible, text should use sans-serif
fonts, such as Verdana and Arial. These are easier to read on a
computer screen than fonts with serifs. - All information that
is conveyed with color should also be available without color. -
Choose colors that can be distinguished by people who are
colorblind. When choosing backgrounds and colors, make sure that
color combinations are effective. - Ensure that foreground and
background color combinations provide sufficient contrast when
viewed by someone having color deficits or when viewed on a
black and white screen. - Don't use background images that blend
in with overlaid text. It may not be noticeable to users with
good eyesight, but this can make y