Josh Comeau • 5/17/2022

The Surprising Truth About Pixels and Accessibility

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This article tackles the common debate of using pixels versus ems/rems in CSS. It explains that for maximum accessibility, developers must use both units strategically. The post covers how each unit works, their specific accessibility impacts, and provides a mental model and practical tips for deciding which unit to use in different scenarios.

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