Take the purpose of the image into account so that the provided text explains the intent of the image fully. Do not use column formats or frames. Screen readers may not recognize columns and will read the entire line in each column from left to right instead of down each column. Use a style sheet to eliminate the need to use frames and tables to format documents. Avoid long pages of unbroken text.
Screen readers translate text evenly without pauses or breaks unless open space is provided.
Provide appropriate punctuation. Screen readers pause when they detect periods, question marks, and exclamation points. Do not use blinking text tags. Screen readers may not detect blinking tags. Avoid scrolling text.