What are the key areas of mobile accessibility testing?

Darshit Shah
2 min readJun 22, 2024

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Mobile accessibility testing ensures that mobile applications are usable by people with disabilities, following guidelines such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Here are key aspects to focus on:

Key Areas of Mobile Accessibility Testing

Screen Reader Compatibility:

  • Ensure that the app works well with screen readers like VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android).
  • All elements should have appropriate labels and descriptions.

Keyboard Navigation:

  • Verify that the app can be navigated using a keyboard or alternative input devices.
  • Ensure logical and intuitive focus order.

Color Contrast and Text Size:

  • Check that text has sufficient contrast against the background.
  • Ensure users can adjust text size without loss of functionality or content.

Touch Target Size and Spacing:

  • Ensure that touch targets (buttons, links) are large enough and have adequate spacing to be easily tappable.

Voice Commands:

  • Test that the app can be controlled using voice commands if this feature is supported.

Alternative Input Methods:

  • Ensure compatibility with alternative input methods like braille displays and switch controls.

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Darshit Shah
Darshit Shah

Written by Darshit Shah

Hello! I’m Darshit Shah - ISTQB Certified Software QA Engineer with 13+ years of experience. I believe that by sharing our stories, we can grow together.

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