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Re: Do you test 1.4.4 Resize Text for native apps?

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From: Murphy, Sean
Date: Apr 18, 2020 12:45AM

I agree with all the statements on this topic. We had the same discussion internally and we are looking at this resize and re-flow issue for native apps. The consensus is to use the native iOS accessibility features.

We are still in the research side for reflow

Sean


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The text size features in iOS and Android are an appropriate place to start for testing text resize in native mobile apps. The larger text features are not considered assistive technology and thus should be used (in my book)-- but the three finger Zoom/magnification feature is considered assistive technology and should not be used. Keep in mind that apps can also provide in app settings for text size or other methods such as pinch zoom within the app that could meet the resize criterion.

For info on how Apple text settings may correlate to 200% check out this article on typography (https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/ios/visual-design/typography/):

Jonathan