Web accessibility and accessible texts

Web accessibility – for an inclusive digital presence

Web accessibility ensures that everyone — including people with disabilities — can use and benefit from our websites and digital services. At Lund University, both our technology and content must meet accessibility requirements under EU legislation.

On LU’s web accessibility pages, you’ll find:

• An introduction to web accessibility and why it matters
• Tools like Funkify to simulate how users with different impairments experience your site
• Step-by-step guidance on how to create accessible content and statements

Guidance

More to read about web accessibility at the Lund University staff webpages.

Web accessibility – staff.lu.se

Web publishing and web accessibility – staff.lu.se

Write for accessibility – tips for better web texts

Writing for the web isn’t just about getting your message across – it’s about making sure everyone can access and understand it. Lund University provides detailed guidance to help you create clear, accessible, and well-structured content in the CMS.

Here are a few key principles to keep in mind:

• Use simple and clear language adapted to the visitor’s knowledge and needs. Write with purpose, avoid jargon, and favour active verbs.
• Structure your text with relevant headings and short paragraphs. Guide the reader by starting with the most important information and using bullet points for clarity.
• Format properly in the CMS: Always paste text without formatting (Ctrl+Shift+V) to avoid accessibility issues, and use the editor’s predefined heading levels and list functions.
• Create accessible links: Links should be specific, informative, and make sense out of context.
• Avoid common pitfalls: Skip bold and italic formatting, unnecessary abbreviations, and empty paragraphs.
• Add language tags when needed: If you mix languages on a page, specify them in the HTML code to ensure correct pronunciation by screen readers.

These practices are not just about compliance — they help all users and improve the overall user experience.

Guidance

Read the full LU guide on Text, language and structure

Text, language and structure – staff.lu.se

Accessible documents

Documents published on websites must meet accessibility requirements according to current legislation. A webpage is often preferable to a document for accessibility reasons, but if a document must be used, PDFs are recommended.

Lund University provides accessible templates, practical tips, and tools for checking accessibility — including for Word and PDF formats. Even when using templates, a manual check is always needed before publishing.

Guidance

Read the full LU guide on Accessible documents.

Documents – staff.lu.se

Klarspråk (“Writing in plain language“)

As a public authority, Lund University has a responsibility to communicate in a way that everyone can understand. This means using plain language in our communication—language that is clear, simple, and appropriate.Please note that the detailed information from Lund University is currently only available in Swedish.

Att skriva klarspråk – staff.lu.se