Ensure that the diacritics used are consistent throughout your transcriptions and captions. The Bottom Line

If your platform allows, give users the ability to simplify text or provide a version where marks are optional.

According to the W3C General Techniques, G163 involves using that can be toggled or turned off. Diacritics are symbols added to letters—like the accent in résumé or the tilde in piñata —that change the sound or meaning of a word. Why Disable Them?

Some older screen readers or specialized braille displays may struggle to interpret non-standard or complex diacritics.