Accessibility
Synonym.no is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
We aim to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. We are actively working to achieve full conformance across all pages and features.
Accessibility Features
- Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard support for all interactive elements
- Screen Reader Compatibility: Semantic HTML and ARIA labels throughout
- Dark Mode: Reduces eye strain with automatic dark theme detection
- Responsive Text: Text scales properly with browser zoom settings
- Color Contrast: All text meets WCAG AA contrast requirements
- Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard navigation
- Skip Links: Jump to main content from any page
Assistive Technologies
Synonym.no is designed to be compatible with:
- Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver)
- Browser speech recognition
- Screen magnification software
- Alternative input devices
Known Issues
We're currently working on improving:
- Better ARIA live region announcements for search results
- Enhanced keyboard shortcuts for power users
- Improved focus management in modal dialogs
Feedback
We welcome feedback on accessibility. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
- Email: post@synonym.no
- Contact form: contact us
Assessment Approach
We assess accessibility through:
- Automated testing with axe-core and Lighthouse
- Manual testing with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation
- User testing with people with disabilities
- Regular accessibility audits by external experts
Last accessibility review: January 28, 2026