1.3.4: Orientation
Why is Orientation Important?
Everyone has preferences when using technology. Most people watch videos or read long articles or look at maps in landscape mode, where the content spans the full screen of their device. Others are happy to scroll through social media or do their online shopping in portrait mode. Making sure your website or application can be used with both portrait and landscape orientation is an important aspect of responsive web design.
For people with disabilities, orientation is crucial. Someone may mount their device in a fixed position, such as on the armrest of their wheelchair, or have limited mobility or tremors; this makes it more difficult for them to easily rotate their device. Websites and apps that are locked in a certain orientation are inaccessible to them and result in a frustrating user experience.