Users should be able to zoom and scale the text up to 500%
What is the problem?
The meta-viewport-large rule addresses the issue of disabling text scaling and zooming on web pages. This can occur when the user-scalable="no" parameter is used within the <meta name="viewport"> element.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
Disabling text scaling and zooming can significantly impact users with low vision, as they may need to enlarge the text to read it clearly. By preventing users from adjusting the text size, websites can limit accessibility and make it difficult for these users to navigate and understand the content.
How to solve this issue
To address this issue, remove the user-scalable="no" parameter from the <meta name="viewport"> element. This will allow users to adjust the text size to their preferred level, ensuring that the website is accessible to all users, including those with visual impairments.
Rule Information
Rule ID
meta-viewport-large
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
Best Practices Rules
Guidelines
- Best Practice
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