https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=40330
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Bug #: 40330
Summary: Exported EPUB files switch off font resizing in webkit
eBook readers
Product: MediaWiki
Version: unspecified
Platform: All
OS/Version: All
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: normal
Priority: Unprioritized
Component: Export/Import
AssignedTo: [email protected]
ReportedBy: [email protected]
Classification: Unclassified
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In testing the EPUB export for accessibility I have discovered that font
resizing for body text seems to be switched off for webkit eBook readers such
as Apple iBooks on the iPad. This appears to be done in the exported CSS file:
-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; }
This means that partially sighted users who would normally set a larger font
size are prevented from doing so if using webkit readers. Adobe Digital
Editions and similar eBook readers are not affected of course as they are not
webkit based. However, the general accessibility of Apple devices means than
many blind and partially sighted users prefer them.
The addition of EPUB export for Wiki articles is potentially of great benefit
to users with print disabilities because of the wide range of adjustments which
can be made to the eBooks depending on the reading devices used. It is
therefore a great shame to restrict font resizing on a significant number of
otherwise accessible devices.
Many thanks
Andrew Homer
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)
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