WHY ALL CONTENT IS FUNDAMENTALLY WORDS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Although digital content can appear as images, videos, charts, or interactive elements, accessibility often turns all of it into words through alt text, transcripts, captions, and screen readers. Clear, accessible writing is therefore the foundation of inclusive content design. Text-based HTML is the default format. Visual elements are supportive additions that can enhance understanding for some users, such as people with dyslexia or cognitive disabilities.