Email Accessibility
Accessibility checks to ensure emails are accessible to all users
Checks
Alt Text for Images
All images must have descriptive alt text
Screen readers rely on alt text to describe images
Color Contrast Ratio
Text must meet WCAG AA contrast ratio (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
Low contrast makes text unreadable for many users
Color Not Used Alone
Information must not be conveyed by color alone
Colorblind users cannot distinguish color-only information
Descriptive Link Text
Links must have descriptive text (not 'click here' or 'read more')
Screen reader users navigate by links
Proper Heading Structure
Use proper heading hierarchy (h1, h2, h3) for structure
Screen readers use headings for navigation
Table Headers
Tables must have proper header cells (th elements)
Screen readers need headers to understand table structure
Minimum Font Size
Body text must be at least 14px (16px recommended)
Small text is difficult to read for many users
Line Height
Line height should be at least 1.5 times font size
Adequate line spacing improves readability
Language Attribute
HTML lang attribute must be set
Screen readers use language for proper pronunciation
Skip Links
Provide skip links for long emails
Allows keyboard users to skip repetitive content
Form Labels
All form inputs must have associated labels
Screen readers need labels to identify form fields
Button Text
Buttons must have descriptive text, not just images
Screen readers need text to understand button purpose
Keyboard Navigation
All interactive elements must be keyboard accessible
Many users navigate with keyboard only
Focus Indicators
Interactive elements must have visible focus indicators
Users need to see which element has focus
Text Alternative
All non-text content must have text alternatives
Screen readers cannot read images, videos, etc.