Zooming and scaling must not be disabled
What is the problem?
The <meta name="viewport"> tag can be used to control the way a website is displayed on mobile devices. However, if it is not configured correctly, it can prevent users from zooming in on text to make it easier to read.
Impacted Groups
Why is this important?
Many people, especially those with visual impairments, rely on zooming in to read text on smaller screens. If a website prevents zooming, it can make the content inaccessible to these users.
How to solve this issue
To fix this issue, ensure that the <meta name="viewport"> tag is configured to allow users to zoom in on text. This typically involves setting the initial-scale and user-scalable attributes appropriately.
Rule Information
Rule ID
meta-viewport
Severity
Manual Review Required
Rule Group
WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA Rules
Guidelines
- WCAG 2.1 (AA)
- WCAG 2.0 (AA)
- WCAG 2.2 (AA)
- EN 301 549
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