Question about button labels for screen readers

I compared two approaches for labeling buttons in a checkout flow: using "Purchase" vs "Complete Order." The screen reader users I tested with skipped "Purchase" 3 out of 5 times because it sounded too generic. Has anyone else found certain action words work way better with their accessibility tools?

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the_lee3d ago

Have you tried testing with verbs that feel more specific to the action? I ran a similar test on a donation page and "Give Now" worked a lot better than "Donate" with my screen reader. The user told me "Give" felt more personal and they knew exactly what would happen. I'd suggest trying words that paint a clear picture of what happens next, since generic ones like "Purchase" can get lost in the noise.

river1832d ago

Next you'll tell me "Click Here" isn't the most helpful label.