Unusual Words

About

Version:	WCAG 2.0 and up
Number:	3.1.3
Level:	AAA
Applicability:	Text
Requirement:	A mechanism is available for identifying specific definitions of words or phrases used in an unusual or restricted way, including idioms and jargon.
Guidance:	Understanding Success Criterion 3.1.3 How to meet Success Criterion 3.1.3
Techniques:	G55: Linking to definitions G62: Providing a glossary G70: Providing a function to search an online dictionary G101: Providing the definition of a word or phrase used in an unusual or restricted way G112: Using inline definitions H40: Using description lists H60: Using the link element to link to a glossary H54: Using the dfn element to identify the defining instance of a word

Purpose

The purpose of this success criterion is to ensure that users with cognitive disabilities can understand specialized terms, including common language used in a specialized way.

How to Meet

Authors should provide a glossary of specialized terms or links to external definitions.

Additional Information

The following knowledge base pages provide more information about how to address this success criterion for publishing content:

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