Table of Contents
- 1 How can you tell if someone is using screen reader?
- 2 What percentage of Web users use screen readers?
- 3 Why screen reader detection on the Web is a bad thing?
- 4 What can’t Screen readers read?
- 5 Can Google Analytics track screen readers?
- 6 What is screen reader in IntelliJ?
- 7 Are screen reader users becoming more accustomed to the Internet?
- 8 How do screen readers help users navigate content quickly?
How can you tell if someone is using screen reader?
The short answer is that you can’t. At the time of writing there isn’t a way to reliably detect whether someone visiting your site is using a screen reader (or screen magnifier). You might have heard that Flash will do the trick, but that might not be quite the solution you’re expecting.
What percentage of Web users use screen readers?
Screen Readers Commonly Used
| Screen Reader | \% of Respondents |
|---|---|
| NVDA | 72.4\% |
| JAWS | 61.7\% |
| VoiceOver | 47.1\% |
| Narrator | 30.3\% |
How do screen readers work on websites?
Typically, a screen reader will start at the top of a website or document and read any text (including alternate text for images). Some screen readers allow the user to preview information, like the navigation bar or all the headings on a page, and skip the user to the desired section of the page.
Why screen reader detection on the Web is a bad thing?
There was just too little context given, and information on this subject is also not so easy to find on the web. For one, letting a website know you’re using a screen reader means running around the web waving a red flag that shouts “here, I’m visually impaired or blind!” at anyone who is willing to look.
What can’t Screen readers read?
Screen Readers Don’t Always Read What’s On The Screen
- JAWS bugs.
- safe characters that all screen readers read aloud.
- safe, but sometimes unspoken characters, which are often accompanied by a pause or voice inflection.
- unread characters, meaning that at least one screen reader will not read the character out loud.
Do Screen readers read HTML?
Screen readers can’t “read” images. Instead they read the alternate text provided through the HTML tag. This alternate text should give an accurate and clear description of the image’s contents. If there is no alternate text provided, the screen reader will read “graphic”.
Can Google Analytics track screen readers?
While tools like Google Analytics offer device profiles for your users, they don’t include assistive technologies like screen readers in their list. Google Analytics provides a wealth of information on devices and browsers, but assistive technology is not included in its reports. The reason for this is simple.
What is screen reader in IntelliJ?
IntelliJ IDEA lets you enable various accessibility features to accommodate your needs. You can use a screen reader or adjust font size, colors, and the behavior of certain UI elements to make the process of working with IntelliJ IDEA easier.
What type of screen reader do users use?
Users are more likely to predominantly use desktop/laptop screen readers than they are mobile/tablet screen readers. Desktop/laptop usage increased since the last survey. Respondents with disabilities are more likely to use a mobile screen reader than respondents without disabilities.
Are screen reader users becoming more accustomed to the Internet?
Reported proficiency on this survey was higher than all previous surveys, perhaps suggesting that screen reader users are becoming more accustomed to using the internet. Those without disabilities rate themselves as more proficient than those with disabilities. Which of the following most accurately describes your screen reader usage?
Despite the linear nature of audio interfaces, screen readers do provide ways for users to navigate content quickly. One way is to use the Tab key to jump from link to link. This gives the user an idea of where the page links to, and can be a useful way to run through the content if the user is looking for a specific link.
How many people responded to the 2019 WebAIM screen reader survey?
In August – September 2019, WebAIM surveyed preferences of screen reader users. We received 1224 valid responses. This was a follow-up to 7 previous surveys that were conducted between January 2009 and October 2017.