Backgrounds and Wallpaper

ISSUE:

Detailed or "busy" Web page backgrounds or wallpaper may make it difficult for users to discern the overlying text — it may be impossible for users with a visual or cognitive impairment. The readability of text against a background may vary greatly when the page is viewed using different font sizes, color depths, screen resolutions, platforms, browsers and other display color combinations — including black and white. Screen-reader users and some users of screen-magnification applications will not be able to access information presented as a graphical background or wallpaper.

STANDARD:

• Do not use complex backgrounds or wallpaper that may interfere with the readability of overlying text.



• Do not use backgrounds or wallpaper to convey information.