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WCAG · Level AA

WCAG 1.4.5 – Images of Text

Text is not presented as an image except where essential (e.g. logos).

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At a glance

Impact level Medium
Topics
Images of text Branding Text rendering
Who this affects
Users with low vision Users needing high zoom Users on small screens

Why this matters

Real text is more flexible for zoom, reflow, translation, and screen readers.

Implementation Guide