screenreader
Text-to-speech tool
A screenreader is software that converts text and interface elements into synthesized speech or braille output, enabling blind and visually impaired users to navigate computers and mobile devices.
Screenreaders announce what's on screen, read documents aloud, and describe buttons, menus, and links: The screenreader stumbled on the poorly labeled image.
Also spelled as two words: screen reader.
Disability-compensating devices and software
- JAWSText-to-voice accessibility software
- VoiceOverSpoken interface description software
- braille displayTactile computer output device
- web accessibilityBarrier-free online design
inclusive design · universal design · alt text · ARIA · accessible · visually impaired · blindness · low vision
Written substitute for visuals
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- table headerLabel atop a column
- buttonDisc through a hole
- tooltipHover-activated explanatory popup
image description · form field · role · state
Concentrated attention point
Converting writing to audio
- synthetic speechElectronically created human-like voice
- speech synthesisArtificially producing vocal audio
- voice outputSpoken sound from device
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
pronunciation · enunciation · intelligibility · pitch · cadence · verbosity · announcement · prosody
assistive technology
Disability-compensating devices and software
- JAWSText-to-voice accessibility software
- VoiceOverSpoken interface description software
- braille displayTactile computer output device
web accessibility · inclusive design · universal design · alt text · ARIA · accessible · visually impaired · blindness · low vision · adaptive technology
alt text
Written substitute for visuals
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- table headerLabel atop a column
- buttonDisc through a hole
image description · form field · tooltip · role · state
focus
Concentrated attention point
- cursorOn-screen position indicator
- headingDirectional course traveled
- landmarkNotable point of reference
rotor · focus ring · tab stop
text-to-speech
Converting writing to audio
- synthetic speechElectronically created human-like voice
- speech synthesisArtificially producing vocal audio
- voice outputSpoken sound from device
synthesizer · pronunciation · enunciation · intelligibility · pitch · cadence · verbosity · announcement · prosody