Software that reads what's on the screen aloud, or sends it to a refreshable Braille display, so people who are blind or have low vision can use a website or app without seeing it.
Synonyms
- screen-reading software
Related terms
In plain words
- the program that reads a webpage out loud for blind users
- software that speaks the screen
Usage example
We tested the checkout with a screen reader to make sure each field announced its label.
Don't confuse with…
- screen magnifierA screen magnifier enlarges part of the display for low-vision users; a screen reader instead speaks or Brailles the content for people who can't see it.
Categories
- Accessibility