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Accessibility Tips: Use Camel Case Hashtags

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Wide banner with a black background and gold border featuring a kawaii-style lynx mascot outlined in white and wearing an accessibility cap. The lynx rests its paws on a black sign with the words ‘Accessibility Tips’ in large gold and white text. A rainbow megaphone appears beside the mascot. On the right, bold high-contrast text reads ‘Practical tips. Stronger accessibility. Greater inclusion.’ in white and gold.

This Week’s Tip: Use Camel Case Hashtags 

Did you know? 

Hashtags written in all lowercase can be more difficult for screen readers and some users to understand. Using capital letters at the beginning of each word, also known as Camel Case, improves readability and accessibility. 

 

A colorful accessibility infographic featuring a kawaii-style female lynx mascot wearing an accessibility cap and sitting at a laptop beside the title “Accessibility Tips.” The graphic explains how Camel Case hashtags like #CuThisSummer and #DigitalAccessibilityTips are easier for screen readers to interpret compared to lowercase hashtags written as one continuous word, with clear visual examples, audio icons, and quick accessibility recommendations.

Quick Recommendations

✔ Capitalize the first letter of each word in hashtags
✔ Keep hashtags short and clear when possible
✔ Avoid long strings of words without spacing cues
✔ Use accessible hashtags on social media, presentations, newsletters, and digital communications 

Why It Matters

Camel Case hashtags support: 

  • Better screen reader pronunciation
  • Easier reading for everyone
  • Improved readability for users with dyslexia or cognitive disabilities
  • More inclusive digital communication practices 

Interested in learning more about digital accessibility or scheduling a consultation? 

Contact Rosanna Miiller Salas at: rosanna.miillersalas@ucdenver.edu 

Small changes can create more inclusive digital experiences for everyone.