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Accessibility

We want everyone who is writing a book to be able to use this website comfortably, including people using screen readers, keyboards, magnification or other assistive technology.

Last updated:
26 September 2026
Effective:
26 September 2026
Version:
1.0

What we have done

  • Readable text sizes, generous spacing and a comfortable line length for long guides
  • Strong colour contrast between text and background
  • A “skip to content” link and full keyboard navigation, with visible focus
  • Clear headings and labelled form fields, with errors explained in words
  • Search that opens with Ctrl+K, ⌘+K or / and closes with Esc
  • Tables that stack on small screens, and print-friendly guides
  • Motion kept to a minimum; the suggestion card can be dismissed

Known limitations

We have not yet commissioned an independent accessibility audit, so we do not claim to meet a particular standard. Some PDF files you upload to the Health Check may not be readable if they are scanned images; pasting the text works instead.

Tell us about a problem

If you have difficulty using any part of the site, contact us through the contact form and tell us the page and what happened. We can also help you use a tool another way.

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