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Post #4347691

2026-08-03 01:59 UTC

Random question: for folks using screen readers, how does the "degree" symbol work? Specifically: ° I'm trying to be better about alt text. Does it work better to say "100 degrees Fahrenheit", or does "100 °F" present the same way? Is "100 deg F" an acceptable abbreviation? I welcome input here, especially from folks that use screen readers daily. Again, just trying to be better where I can. #screenreader #ui #accessibility #question #advice

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  • @cwilcox808@c.im 2026-08-03 03:32

    @notthatdelta@furry.engineer This page says the degrees character is a safe one that all major screen readers will speak. https://elevenways.be/en/articles/screenreaders-special-characters

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