# Accessibility

*noun*

say it: **“ak-ses-uh-BIL-ih-tee”** **/ækˌsɛsəˈbɪlɪti/**

Making an app usable by everyone, including people who use screen readers or keyboards, or who see poorly.

## What is **Accessibility**?

**Accessibility** — Making an app usable by everyone, including people who use a screen reader, move with a keyboard only, or see colors poorly. Alt text, real buttons, labels on inputs and strong contrast all help.

```html
<img src="chai.jpg" alt="A cup of chai tea">
<label for="qty">Quantity</label>
<input id="qty" type="number">
```

## In a sentence

- “For **accessibility**, every product image has alt text and every input has a label.”

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Updated: October 28, 2026

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