Accessibility

Built for every reader

We want every reader to be able to find, read and hear the news, on any phone or computer, whatever their ability.

Tools on every page

Tap the Accessibility button in the menu bar at the top of any page, or in the row of big buttons at the bottom of phone and tablet screens. It stays on screen as you scroll. From there you can:

• Make the text bigger, up to twice the normal size, or smaller.
• Turn on high contrast for black text on a white page.
• Switch to an easy-read font designed for low vision and dyslexia.
• Add extra space between lines and letters.
• Stop all motion, including the headline ticker.
• Make buttons and links bigger and easier to tap.
• Underline every link.

Your choices are saved on your own phone or computer, so they are there the next time you visit. Nothing is sent to us, and you never need an account.

Read a story aloud

Every story has its own Read Aloud button, including the main story and every other story on the front page and on the section pages. On a story page, the button reads that story out loud. On a list of stories, the button takes you to that story so it can be read aloud. It is labeled in plain words, works with a keyboard, and is there on phones and computers. It uses the voice already built into your phone or computer. You can pause, resume or stop at any time. It is free.

Search by voice

Tap Search in the menu bar, then tap the microphone and say a word, like “Trump” or “border.” If your browser does not offer voice input, just type your search.

How the site is built

• Works with VoiceOver on iPhone, iPad and Mac, TalkBack on Android, and keyboard-only use.
• A “Skip to main content” link is the first thing on every page.
• Clear headings and page regions, visible focus outlines and a text label on every button.
• Buttons and links are at least 44 pixels tall for easier tapping.
• Text and colors meet the WCAG 2.2 AA contrast guidelines.
• Moving parts are slow and gentle. If your device is set to reduce motion, we follow it.
• Nothing needs a swipe, pinch or long press. The Sections button at the bottom of phone screens lists every section as a big button, and the headline ticker has its own Pause button.
• No time limits. Nothing on the site will rush you.

Tell us what to fix

If anything on the site is hard to use, please let us know through our Contact page. We read every message and will work to fix it.