Check the Reading Order
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Open the Tag Order:
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Click File next to the Venngage logo (above the top toolbar).
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Under Accessibility, select Edit Tag Order.
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Access from the Accessibility Checker (optional):
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To access the Logical Reading Order settings:
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Open the Accessibility panel from File > Accessibility > Check accessibility.
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Go to the Checker tab.
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Under the Perform manual reviews dropdown, find Logical Reading Order.
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Click Set Reading Order to open the reading order list for your design.
This lets you review and adjust how text and non-text elements are read by screen readers for better accessibility.
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Select a Page:
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Choose the page you want to review; all text and non-text elements will appear in a list below it.
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Click any item to highlight the corresponding element on your design canvas.
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Change or Update the Reading Order
If you move text boxes or visual elements on the canvas, remember to update their order in the list.
To reorder items:
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Mouse: Click and drag the item to the correct position.
Keyboard: Select the item (Tab + Spacebar), then use the arrow keys to move it up or down.
Add Non-Text Elements to the Reading Order
To include icons, graphics, or other visuals in your reading sequence:
Select the non-text element on the canvas.
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In the top toolbar, select Alt Text.
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Uncheck Mark as Decorative.
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Enter your alt text description and click Save.
Find the element in the Reading Order list and reposition it as needed.
Confirm Reading Order in the Accessibility Checker
Go to the Accessibility panel and select Check Accessibility.
Expand the Logical Tag Order section.
Check the box confirming that “The document has a logical reading order.”
Wrap-Up
By confirming your reading order, you’re ensuring screen readers follow your design in the intended sequence—making it clear, accessible, and easy for everyone to understand.
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