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Numerical metadata available

foundational

Normative Text

Numerical information includes sufficient context in written text and a programmatic equivalent to avoid confusion when presenting dates, temperatures, time, and Roman numerals.

Numerical metadata is information that provides context about the numbers presented. This context helps users understand what the numbers represent and how they should be read. Without these cues, numbers can be ambiguous or misleading, making it harder for users to understand the intended meaning—especially across different regions, disciplines, or assistive technologies.

Tests

This section is non-normative.

Procedure

For each date, temperature, time, or Roman numeral presented visually:

  1. Check that it uses an unambiguous format.
  2. Check that it provides an alternative in an unambiguous format within the same page/view.

Expected results

  • #1 or #2 are true.

Tests

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