The Importance Of Context
Just because something is readable, doesn't mean it's understandable. Context is an important part of understanding what you read.
According to the Web Content and Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), text isn't readable if it requires more than a lower secondary level of education.
Just because something is readable, doesn't mean it's understandable. Context is an important part of understanding what you read. It's especially important for user experience (UX) copy.
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