Level AAASince WCAG 2.0
1.4.9 Images of Text (No Exception)
Guideline 1.4: Distinguishable – Content is easy to see and hear: contrast, size, spacing.
What does the rule require?
Images of text are not used at all – except as pure decoration or where essential, such as a logo.
How to get it right
Implement quotes, price tags and chart labels as real text or SVG text too.
Who benefits most?
- People with low vision
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Images of Text (No Exception)” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)