Character Reference Glossary Definition

Character Reference is a Web accessibility concept used to make digital content and interfaces usable by people with different abilities, devices, and assistive technologies.

Designers, developers, content authors, testers, and compliance teams use this concept when making Web experiences perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.

Related concepts include Accessible Rich Internet Applications, Alternative Text and Screen Reader.

Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.