Screen Reader Simulator

Experience web content as screen reader users do, with text-to-speech and keyboard navigation

Overview

The Screen Reader Simulator helps you understand how blind and low-vision users experience web content. Test HTML with simulated text-to-speech and keyboard navigation to see how elements are announced and identify accessibility issues before testing with real screen readers.

Tips

  1. Test with Keyboard Only: Navigate using Tab, Enter, and Arrow keys. If you can’t reach or activate an element with the keyboard, screen reader users can’t either.

  2. Listen to Element Announcements: Enable speech simulation to hear how elements are announced. A button should say “Submit, button” not just “Submit” - semantic HTML matters.

  3. Check Form Labels: Every input field should announce its label. If you hear “Edit text” without a label name, add a proper <label> element linked with the for and id attributes.

  4. Verify Heading Structure: Use heading navigation to jump between sections. Headings should follow logical order (H1 → H2 → H3) without skipping levels.

  5. Remember This is Educational: This simulator provides a basic understanding, but always test with real screen readers like NVDA (free on Windows) or VoiceOver (built into Mac) for accurate validation.