Let’s check them out below.
Accessibility features have long been important for any business that cares about people and inclusivity.
In this day and age, no business has an excuse not to.
For example,iPhones have accessibility features for users with physical and motor difficulties.
It makes sense, then, that Canva would include a suite of accessibility features on its platform.
We’ve listed each feature below.
Find the full list onCanva’s keyboard shortcuts page.
Light and Dark Modes
Whiledark modeis a preference for many users, it’s a necessity for some.
Canva allows you to switch between light and dark modes or sync the platform with your system tweaks.
Here’s how to switch themes on Canva on your box:
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Video Captions
What good is a brilliantly-made video if not everyone can enjoy it?
Consider adding video captions so that more viewers can watch and engage with your videos.
Note that Canva’s Captions feature is only accessible in Canva for Education.
On the mobile app:
Video captions are available for all audio content on Canva, including spoken-word videos.
Autoplay can affect users with cognitive disabilities.
It can also inconvenience those with visual impairments and blindness by messing with screen readers.
For these reasons, Canva allows you to set how you want videos to play in your designs.
Alt Text
Add alt text to make your designs come alive for those with visual or cognitive impairments.
For instance, PNG files don’t support it.
Translate Pages of Your Designs
Your artwork can reach people you never imagined it could if translated properly.
If you want your designs to reach a wider audience, try translating your design pages into different languages.
Canva has more than 100 languages it’s possible for you to translate to.
If you want your Canva masterpieces to be available to more people, consider using Canva’s accessibility features.
