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Plain language

Writing that the intended reader can understand the first time, with common words, short sentences, and a clear structure.

Plain language helps the intended reader find, understand, and use information. It uses familiar words, clear headings, and instructions that explain what to do. Define a technical term where it first appears, and give a concrete example when it helps.

We aim near a grade 8 reading level as an editorial choice. WCAG does not make that a general Level AA requirement. Its Reading Level criterion is Level AAA and asks for supplementary content or a simpler version when text exceeds the specified reading level. Clear writing remains useful at every conformance level, especially for instructions, labels, and error messages.

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Understanding Reading Level

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Checked .

Cognitive accessibility
Design that works for people with differences in attention, memory, reading, or processing, which helps everyone.
Error identification
Telling a person which form field has a problem and what to do about it, in text, next to the field.
Accessibility statement
A public page that says what standard you aim for, what is not yet accessible, and how to report a barrier.

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