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H49 Example 4: Using semantic markup to mark emphasized or special text

Beth received 1^st place in the 9^th grade science competition.

The chemical notation for water is H₂O.

Source: WCAG H49

Tested on:

Windows 7, Firefox ESR 45.4.0, and JAWS 17
- Result: Screen reader announces the text.
iOS 10.2.1, Safari browser is based on the iOS version, VoiceOver on iPad
- Result: iOS VoiceOver announces
Android 7.1.2; Pixel, Chrome 55.0.2883.91, and TalkBack Version: 5.0.4.3.
- Result: TalkBack announces