Numerical Alternatives Available

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• #491 Change numerical alternatives to an assertion? open 0 comments · updated 2026-03-29
• #522 [Numerical alternatives available] scope too broad? open 0 comments · updated 2026-03-27
• #929 COGA support for numerical alternatives available open 0 comments · updated 2026-10-22

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Explanations or alternatives are provided for complex numerical information such as statistics.

:::note
Complex numerical information can increase cognitive load, especially for users with a limited ability to understand and work with numbers. Providing written explanations or visualizations can aid understanding.
:::

:::example
Instead of:

> "The stadium holds 60,000 people."

Use:

> "The stadium holds 60,000 people, which is about the size of a small city."

Or:

> "The stadium holds many people."
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