Content Source
Simulator Settings
Voice Settings
Navigation Settings
Visual Indicators
Understanding Screen Readers
Keyboard Navigation
Screen readers rely entirely on keyboard navigation. Users navigate through content using specific key combinations and shortcuts to move between different types of elements efficiently.
- Tab: Move to next focusable element
- H: Next heading
- K: Next link
- B: Next button
- F: Next form field
Document Structure
Screen readers understand document structure through semantic HTML elements and ARIA landmarks. Proper heading hierarchy and semantic markup are crucial for navigation.
- Heading levels (H1-H6) create navigation structure
- Landmarks define page regions
- Lists group related items
- Tables present tabular data
ARIA Support
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes provide additional semantic information to assistive technologies, especially for dynamic content and custom widgets.
- Roles: Define what an element is
- Properties: Describe element characteristics
- States: Describe current conditions
- Live regions: Announce dynamic changes
How to Use the Screen Reader Simulator
Choose Content Source
Select your preferred input method: enter a website URL, paste HTML code, input plain text, or upload an HTML file for analysis.
Configure Settings
Adjust voice settings, navigation preferences, and visual indicators to match your testing requirements and preferences.
Start Simulation
Click "Start Simulation" to begin the screen reader experience. Use keyboard navigation or the provided controls to interact with content.
Review Analysis
Examine the detailed accessibility analysis, including structure evaluation, navigation efficiency, and ARIA implementation assessment.
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