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What is 'A11Y' short for?

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A11Y is an abbreviation for "Accessibility." The word 'Accessibility' has 11 letters between the first letter 'A' and the last letter 'Y,' so it is shortened to A11Y. In this context, 'Accessibility' refers to web accessibility, which means designing and developing websites or applications so that anyone can use them without issues.

For example, it includes features like screen reader support for visually impaired users, color contrast settings for users with color vision deficiencies, and the ability to navigate the site using only a keyboard.