The proposed CSS properties, 'reading-flow' and 'reading-order', aim to specify how HTML elements are ordered in the DOM and perceived by accessibility tools. These properties help ensure that the focus order of interactive elements correlates with their visual arrangement, supporting compliance with WCAG 2.2 guidelines. For instance, 'reading-flow: flex-visual' adjusts the focus order to match that of visual elements in a reversed flex layout, correcting mismatches in user experience. This enables designers to create more accessible web applications by clearly defining the reading order for assistive technologies.
The reading-flow and reading-order CSS properties are created to align the focus order of elements with their visual order, enhancing accessibility for users.
Using reading-flow, developers can dictate how assistive technologies interpret the order of elements, ensuring that it matches the displayed layout and meets WCAG standards.
By implementing reading-flow: flex-visual, designers can achieve a focus order that reflects the visual arrangement of elements in flexbox layouts.
The reading-flow property is essential for maintaining accessibility compliance, particularly when layouts are altered by other CSS properties like flex or grid.
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