# WCAG 2.2 – 1.4.8 Visual Presentation

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.4 Distinguishable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

People can set up blocks of text so they are comfortable to read: their own colours, at most 80 characters per line, not justified, line spacing of at least 1.5, larger paragraph spacing, and 200% enlargement without sideways scrolling.

## How to get it right

Limit line length with max-width: 70ch, set line-height: 1.5 and align text left.

## Who benefits

- People with low vision
- People with cognitive disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-4-8/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/visual-presentation)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#visual-presentation)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._