Hidden content on the page should be analyzed
What is the problem?
The "hidden-content" accessibility rule ensures that content that is visually hidden, but still present in the HTML, can be analyzed by accessibility tools.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
If content is hidden from view but still exists in the HTML, accessibility tools may not be able to analyze it for potential accessibility issues. This can lead to hidden accessibility barriers that users with disabilities may encounter.
How to solve this issue
To fix this, either remove the hidden content entirely if it's not necessary, or ensure it is properly marked up using appropriate ARIA attributes or CSS techniques that allow screen readers to access it. To analyze this content, you might need to make it visible temporarily.
Rule Information
Rule ID
hidden-content
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
Experimental Rules
Guidelines
- Best Practice
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