Accessible Moodle (implementation guide)

Texts are formatted using paragraph formatting ("Paragraph").  Consecutive blank lines are not used to generate text spacing or paragraphs.

What is meant by this?

There are fewer options for formatting text in Moodle. For example, there are only a few ways to format text into a specific form using paragraph formatting. However, it is important to format text that is not a heading as a "paragraph" if it is not already.

It is also important not to generate more than one blank line between paragraphs of text. Not even for visual purposes. This is because students who use a screen reader will hear these blank lines read out as e.g. "New line" or "Blank line" (the output depends on which screen reader or voice output is used). This is disruptive to the reading flow and should therefore be avoided.

Why is it important?

The use of paragraph formatting ("paragraph") for structuring texts is important as it improves the consistency and readability of content. This ensures that paragraphs are clearly delineated and students can grasp the text more easily, which is particularly beneficial for recipients with reading or concentration problems.

Avoiding consecutive blank lines to generate text spacing or paragraphs is also of great importance as it enhances the visual clarity and aesthetics of the text. It helps to maintain a clean and professional formatting that supports readability for all students, including those with visual impairments.

How can I implement/check it?

You can use paragraph formatting by clicking on "Paragraph" under "Format" in the editor under "Blocks".