Text, icon and content design and layout
•Use simple and clear language and avoid irrelevant information
–WCAG discusses the concept of simple and clear language - hard to define
•Graphics and icons should be clear, simple, relevant and not for decoration. No extraneous animation should be present
•Important information should be highlighted or made to be easily identified within the interface
–e.g. using headings, bolding, white space and line spacing
•Avoid moving, blinking or scrolling text (mentioned in WCAG)
•The main body of the text should be in sentence case, not ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
•Use san serif or serif type fonts of at least 3mm in height and avoid script or fancy font types.
•Color should be use conservatively and should not be used as the sole means of conveying information or meaning
•Background screens should not change rapidly or be cluttered with patterns or images that reduce contrast with the foreground content
•Use high contrast between background and foreground content