Screen Reader

Noun · Development

Definitions

  1. Assistive technology that converts on-screen content to speech or braille output for users who are blind or have low vision. Popular screen readers include NVDA (Windows, free), JAWS (Windows), VoiceOver (macOS/iOS), and TalkBack (Android). Proper semantic HTML and ARIA attributes are essential for screen reader compatibility.

    In plain English: Software that reads a website's content aloud for people who can't see the screen.

    Example: "Test with VoiceOver before shipping — the custom dropdown is announced as 'clickable' instead of a proper combobox."

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