Provide Definitions for Unusual Words
Ensure that definitions or explanations are available for technical terms, jargon, or unusual words used in content to help users understand them better.
Acceptance Criteria
• A clear mechanism is provided to access definitions for words or phrases that are used in an unusual way, including technical jargon, idioms, or specialized terms.
Examples
• A glossary link or tooltip appears when users hover over or click on technical terms like “API” or “UX.”
• An inline definition or a pop-up explains jargon like “cloud computing” when it is first introduced in the text.
Exceptions
• Definitions are not provided in cases where the information is accessible through a link or an external resource, such as at the bottom of the page.
Tips
• Use tooltips or modal windows to provide definitions without navigating away from the page.
• Ensure that definitions are easily accessible and do not interrupt the user’s reading flow.
How to test?
• Check that any specialized or unusual terms in the content have accessible definitions or explanations.
• Test interactive elements like tooltips or links to make sure they correctly display definitions.