Module 1: Checkpoint 7—Text sizes

Websites must conform to the minimum text sizes, as specified below.

The site navigation must be 80% (optional bold font weight) of the browser default.

The minimum size of text within other sections must be:

• Body copy – 80%
• Site utilities – 75%
• Section navigation - 75%
• Section navigation sub-items - 75%
• Page options – 75%
• Breadcrumbs – 75%
• Heading 1 – 160%
• Heading 2 – 140%
• Heading 3 – 120%
• Heading 4 – 100%
• Last updated date – 70%
• Last reviewed date – 70%
• Asides column – 75%
• Captions – 75%
• Fat footer – 75%
• Footer – 75%.

• Enhances readability and consistency.

• Reduction in readability.