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Issues Found
CriticalButtons must have discernible text1 element
Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.
Failing Elements
<button type="submit" class="btn-unstyled comment-icon-signedin" id="custom-trigger" style="cursor: pointer;">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have inner text that is visible to screen readers
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element does not have an implicit (wrapped) <label>
- Element does not have an explicit <label>
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
CriticalImages must have alternative text9 elements
Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.
Failing Elements
<img class="Image" srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="256" height="454" src="https://dims.apnews...." loading="lazy">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img class="Image" srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="256" height="454" src="https://dims.apnews...." loading="lazy">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img class="Image" srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="256" height="454" src="https://dims.apnews...." loading="lazy">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img class="Image" srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="256" height="454" src="https://dims.apnews...." loading="lazy">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img class="Image" srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="256" height="454" src="https://dims.apnews...." loading="lazy">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img class="Image" srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="240" height="129" src="https://dims.apnews....">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img width="135" height="40" src="https://assets.apnews.com/54/95/4fab11fc4f1bb6e1c6d486086a02/getitongoogleplay-badge-web-color-english.png">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img width="119" height="40" src="https://assets.apnews.com/9f/14/e730153245ddbefdf1f69031adea/download-on-the-app-store-badge-us-uk-rgb-blk-01.png">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<img src="https://dt.adsafeprotected.com/dt?service=ad&adid=tyriad&adnum=4789494" decoding="async" style="width: 389px !important; height: 1027px !important; position: fixed !important; left: -399px !important; top: -1037px !important; display: block;">
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have an alt attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
SeriousFrames must have an accessible name2 elements
Screen reader users rely on frame titles to understand frame content without exploring each one. Without descriptive, unique titles, users receive unhelpful information like "frame," "JavaScript," or URLs, making navigation through frames difficult and confusing.
Failing Elements
<iframe src="https://interactives.ap.org/world-cup-2026-countdown/?key=ap-06B3SLMAUK&switch=false" class="ap-embed" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" height="144" style="height: 144px;"></iframe>
Fix any of the following:
- Element has no title attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
<iframe src="https://client.river..." frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" height="600" class="script-constrained" style="height: 600px; width...">
Fix any of the following:
- Element has no title attribute
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element's default semantics were not overridden with role="none" or role="presentation"
SeriousLinks must have discernible text2 elements
Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.
Failing Elements
<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mnn.Android&hl=en_US" target="_blank">
<img width="135" height="40" src="https://assets.apnews.com/54/95/4fab11fc4f1bb6e1c6d486086a02/getitongoogleplay-badge-web-color-english.png">
</a>Fix all of the following:
- Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
<a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id364677107?pt=9141&ct=Apnews_footer&mt=8" target="_blank">
<img width="119" height="40" src="https://assets.apnews.com/9f/14/e730153245ddbefdf1f69031adea/download-on-the-app-store-badge-us-uk-rgb-blk-01.png">
</a>Fix all of the following:
- Element is in tab order and does not have accessible text
Fix any of the following:
- Element does not have text that is visible to screen readers
- aria-label attribute does not exist or is empty
- aria-labelledby attribute does not exist, references elements that do not exist or references elements that are empty
- Element has no title attribute
ModerateHeading levels should only increase by one1 element
Headings convey page structure for screen reader users the same way text size does for sighted users. Properly ordered headings (h1 through h6) allow screen reader users to quickly navigate and understand content structure, saving significant time and frustration while also improving search engine optimization.
Failing Elements
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
Fix any of the following:
- Heading order invalid
ModerateAll page content should be contained by landmarks12 elements
Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.
Failing Elements
<div id="usntA40Toggle" style="display:none;">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<div class="Page-header-bar-logo">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/world-news">World
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a>Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/us-news">U.S.
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a>Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/politics">Politics
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a>Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/sports">Sports
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a>Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/entertainment">Entertainment
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a>Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/business">Business
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a>Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/science">Science
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a>Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<div class="MainNavigationItem-text" data-has-dropdown="">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
Showing first 10 of 12 failing elements.
Passed Audits
<html> element must have a lang attribute1 element
Screen readers need language information to switch between pronunciation libraries. Without a specified language, screen readers default to the user's preferred language, resulting in incorrect pronunciation that sounds like a strange accent and makes content difficult or impossible to understand.
Audit Elements
<html class="Page" lang="en" data-header-hasleaderboard="true" data-named-page-type="Home page" data-haszephr="true">
<html> element must have a valid value for the lang attribute1 element
Screen readers use language-specific sound libraries for proper pronunciation. Invalid language attributes cause screen readers to use the wrong library, making text sound like a confusing accent or completely unintelligible, especially for multilingual users who access content in multiple languages.
Audit Elements
<html class="Page" lang="en" data-header-hasleaderboard="true" data-named-page-type="Home page" data-haszephr="true">
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>95 elements
Lists require proper semantic hierarchy with ul or ol parent elements and li child elements. This structure allows screen readers to announce when users enter a list, how many items it contains, and which item they're currently on, providing essential context for understanding the content.
Audit Elements
<li class="MainNavigation-items-item" data-nav-items-item="">
<li class="MainNavigation-items-item" data-nav-items-item="">
<li class="MainNavigation-items-item" data-nav-items-item="">
<li class="MainNavigation-items-item" data-nav-items-item="">
<li class="MainNavigation-items-item" data-nav-items-item="">
<li class="MainNavigation-items-item" data-nav-items-item="">
<li class="MainNavigation-items-item" data-nav-items-item="">
<li class="PageList-items-item">
<li class="PageList-items-item">
<li class="PageList-items-item">
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<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements27 elements
Lists must contain only li elements as direct children (besides non-content elements like script or style). When other content elements appear within ul or ol tags, screen readers cannot properly inform users they're listening to list items, breaking the expected list navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<ul class="MainNavigation-items hide-scrollbar">
<ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
<ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
<ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
<ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
</ol><ol class="PageList-items">
<ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
</ol><ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
<ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
<ol class="PageList-items" data-no-numbers="">
Showing first 10 of 27 audited elements.
All page content should be contained by landmarks2472 elements
Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.
Audit Elements
<a href="#" rel="nofollow" id="usntA40Link" onclick="return enableUsableNetAssistive()" aria-label="Enable accessibility">
<i style="background-image:url('https://a40.usablenet.com/pt/c/img/usntA40OffL.svg')" id="usntA40Icon"></i><widget-markup id="extendedSection" style="width:0px; height:0px; position:absolute; top: 0px;"></widget-markup>
<div class="viafoura">
<div class="viafoura" style="min-height: 0px;" id="custom-viafoura-tray"> <vf-tray><div id="vf-skeleton-container" style="height: 0px; margin: 0px;" data-testid="skeleton-container"><div class="vf-skeleton-generic-block" data-testid="generic-block" style="height: 100%"></div></div></vf-tray> </div>
<vf-tray><div id="vf-skeleton-container" style="height: 0px; margin: 0px;" data-testid="skeleton-container"><div class="vf-skeleton-generic-block" data-testid="generic-block" style="height: 100%"></div></div></vf-tray>
<div id="vf-skeleton-container" style="height: 0px; margin: 0px;" data-testid="skeleton-container"><div class="vf-skeleton-generic-block" data-testid="generic-block" style="height: 100%"></div></div>
<div class="vf-skeleton-generic-block" data-testid="generic-block" style="height: 100%"></div>
<div class="dianomi_context" data-dianomi-context-id="4847" data-dianomi-loading="0" data-dianomi-complete="1" style="height: 0px;">
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4847-719)" id="4847-719" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial;"></iframe>
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Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text50 elements
Duplicating alternative text adjacent to an image or link forces screen readers to announce the same information twice. This redundancy is unnecessary and confusing, especially when image buttons repeat their labels in nearby text.
Audit Elements
<img class="Image" alt="AP Logo" fetchpriority="high" width="34" height="40" src="https://assets.apnews.com/19/66/bc546486408c8595f01753a9fbeb/ap-logo-176-by-208.svg">
<img class="Image" alt="New York Knicks cent..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="727" height="485" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Vehicles set on fire..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="599" height="399" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="This shows U.S. Emba..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Andy Burnham smiles ..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="This undated image p..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="A view of the constr..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="FIFA President Giann..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="599" height="399" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Priests attend the i..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="599" height="399" src="https://dims.apnews....">
Showing first 10 of 50 audited elements.
ARIA attributes must be used as specified for the element's role46 elements
Using ARIA attributes where they're not expected causes unpredictable behavior in assistive technologies. Following the ARIA specification ensures that screen readers and other tools can properly interpret and communicate your content's meaning to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<a href="#" rel="nofollow" id="usntA40Link" onclick="return enableUsableNetAssistive()" aria-label="Enable accessibility">
<a aria-label="home page" href="/">
<button class="Page-header-menu-trigger desktop-icon" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="burger-menu"><use xlink:href="#burger-menu-new"></use></svg><svg class="close-x"><use xlink:href="#close-x"></use></svg><span class="label">Menu</span></button>
<a class="Link" aria-label="Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead" href="https://apnews.com/article/nba-finals-spurs-knicks-game-4-ba83cdcb98f92d0c9fffd32a5745c97c">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing" href="https://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-belfast-stabbing-violence-1d8b2331cfa33a0b39492ca9098c206f">
<a class="Link" aria-label="An American diplomat is found dead in Myanmar and a Thai woman is in custody" href="https://apnews.com/article/american-diplomat-death-myanmar-351aaa06a18570e93550300145d8d7a2">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Nancy Mace’s unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary" href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-nancy-mace-343edd90060f56572735b71a60cd0fc6">
<a class="Link" aria-label="The ‘King of the North’ seeks a path to becoming Britain’s next leader in a special election" href="https://apnews.com/article/uk-election-makerfield-andy-burnham-labour-470f6f70f2f1a62ab9a0bad212efc6fe">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Scientists find a whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean that’s millions of years old" href="https://apnews.com/article/whale-graveyard-diamantina-zone-2338ae91adeb89d19cee3cc36a68b76a">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan" href="https://apnews.com/article/us-consulate-milan-caddell-labor-exploitation-9b77ab653aad4ffeab368de423920848">
Showing first 10 of 46 audited elements.
ARIA attributes must conform to valid names46 elements
Misspelled or non-existent ARIA attributes cannot perform their intended accessibility function. Assistive technologies rely on correctly spelled, current ARIA attributes to convey proper user interface behaviors and structural information to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<a href="#" rel="nofollow" id="usntA40Link" onclick="return enableUsableNetAssistive()" aria-label="Enable accessibility">
<a aria-label="home page" href="/">
<button class="Page-header-menu-trigger desktop-icon" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="burger-menu"><use xlink:href="#burger-menu-new"></use></svg><svg class="close-x"><use xlink:href="#close-x"></use></svg><span class="label">Menu</span></button>
<a class="Link" aria-label="Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead" href="https://apnews.com/article/nba-finals-spurs-knicks-game-4-ba83cdcb98f92d0c9fffd32a5745c97c">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing" href="https://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-belfast-stabbing-violence-1d8b2331cfa33a0b39492ca9098c206f">
<a class="Link" aria-label="An American diplomat is found dead in Myanmar and a Thai woman is in custody" href="https://apnews.com/article/american-diplomat-death-myanmar-351aaa06a18570e93550300145d8d7a2">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Nancy Mace’s unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary" href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-nancy-mace-343edd90060f56572735b71a60cd0fc6">
<a class="Link" aria-label="The ‘King of the North’ seeks a path to becoming Britain’s next leader in a special election" href="https://apnews.com/article/uk-election-makerfield-andy-burnham-labour-470f6f70f2f1a62ab9a0bad212efc6fe">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Scientists find a whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean that’s millions of years old" href="https://apnews.com/article/whale-graveyard-diamantina-zone-2338ae91adeb89d19cee3cc36a68b76a">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan" href="https://apnews.com/article/us-consulate-milan-caddell-labor-exploitation-9b77ab653aad4ffeab368de423920848">
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ARIA attributes must conform to valid values46 elements
ARIA attributes must contain correctly spelled values that match the attribute's expected options. Invalid values prevent the accessibility feature from working, making content inaccessible to assistive technology users who depend on these attributes for navigation and interaction.
Audit Elements
<a href="#" rel="nofollow" id="usntA40Link" onclick="return enableUsableNetAssistive()" aria-label="Enable accessibility">
<a aria-label="home page" href="/">
<button class="Page-header-menu-trigger desktop-icon" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="burger-menu"><use xlink:href="#burger-menu-new"></use></svg><svg class="close-x"><use xlink:href="#close-x"></use></svg><span class="label">Menu</span></button>
<a class="Link" aria-label="Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead" href="https://apnews.com/article/nba-finals-spurs-knicks-game-4-ba83cdcb98f92d0c9fffd32a5745c97c">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing" href="https://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-belfast-stabbing-violence-1d8b2331cfa33a0b39492ca9098c206f">
<a class="Link" aria-label="An American diplomat is found dead in Myanmar and a Thai woman is in custody" href="https://apnews.com/article/american-diplomat-death-myanmar-351aaa06a18570e93550300145d8d7a2">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Nancy Mace’s unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary" href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-nancy-mace-343edd90060f56572735b71a60cd0fc6">
<a class="Link" aria-label="The ‘King of the North’ seeks a path to becoming Britain’s next leader in a special election" href="https://apnews.com/article/uk-election-makerfield-andy-burnham-labour-470f6f70f2f1a62ab9a0bad212efc6fe">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Scientists find a whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean that’s millions of years old" href="https://apnews.com/article/whale-graveyard-diamantina-zone-2338ae91adeb89d19cee3cc36a68b76a">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan" href="https://apnews.com/article/us-consulate-milan-caddell-labor-exploitation-9b77ab653aad4ffeab368de423920848">
Showing first 10 of 46 audited elements.
ARIA hidden element must not be focusable or contain focusable elements26 elements
Elements with aria-hidden="true" are removed from the accessibility API but remain keyboard-focusable, creating confusion about their visibility state. When users tab to these hidden elements, screen readers stay silent, leaving users unaware of what they've focused on or why nothing is being announced.
Audit Elements
<div id="usntA40Txt" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true">Enable accessibility</div>
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="5" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 100%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="6" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 120%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="7" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 140%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="8" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 160%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="9" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 180%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="10" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 200%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="11" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 220%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="12" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 240%;">
<div class="PageList-items-item" data-openoverlay="" data-openoverlay-size="playlistItemCardVertical" data-openoverlay-slide-number="13" aria-hidden="true" style="position: absolute; left: 260%;">
Showing first 10 of 26 audited elements.
ARIA role should be appropriate for the element1 element
Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.
Audit Elements
<div id="usntA40Txt" role="presentation" aria-hidden="true">Enable accessibility</div>
aria-hidden="true" must not be present on the document body1 element
Setting <body aria-hidden="true" hides all page content from assistive technologies while leaving it visible on screen. This creates a confusing experience where keyboard users can still tab to elements, but screen readers remain completely silent, providing no information about what's focused.
Audit Elements
<body class="Page-body" data-vf-ready="true">
Buttons must have discernible text4 elements
Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.
Audit Elements
<button class="Page-header-menu-trigger desktop-icon" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="burger-menu"><use xlink:href="#burger-menu-new"></use></svg><svg class="close-x"><use xlink:href="#close-x"></use></svg><span class="label">Menu</span></button>
<button class="SearchOverlay-search-button">
<button class="flickity-button flickity-prev-next-button previous" type="button" disabled="" aria-label="Previous" style="display: block;"><svg class="flickity-button-icon" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><path d="M 10,50 L 60,100 L 70,90 L 30,50 L 70,10 L 60,0 Z" class="arrow"></path></svg></button>
<button class="flickity-button flickity-prev-next-button next" type="button" aria-label="Next" style="display: block;">
Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
The contentinfo landmark must be at the top level to help screen reader users quickly navigate to footer information. When nested inside another landmark, it becomes harder to find, defeating its purpose of providing quick access to content information.
Audit Elements
<footer class="Page-footer">
Document should have one main landmark1 element
Every page should have exactly one main landmark that identifies the primary content. Without a main landmark, screen reader users must navigate through all content linearly to find what they're looking for, making page navigation difficult and time-consuming.
Audit Elements
<html class="Page" lang="en" data-header-hasleaderboard="true" data-named-page-type="Home page" data-haszephr="true">
Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark1 element
Multiple contentinfo landmarks force screen reader users to sort through extra options to find footer information. Each page should have only one content info landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation without overwhelming users with duplicate structural markers.
Audit Elements
<footer class="Page-footer">
Document should not have more than one main landmark1 element
Multiple main landmarks confuse screen reader users about where the primary content is located. Each page should have only one main landmark so users can quickly and predictably navigate to the primary content area.
Audit Elements
<main class="Page-oneColumn" data-modulewell="">
Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation1 element
The page title is the first thing screen reader users hear when loading a page. Without a descriptive, unique title, users must read through the entire page to understand its contents and purpose, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Audit Elements
<html class="Page" lang="en" data-header-hasleaderboard="true" data-named-page-type="Home page" data-haszephr="true">
Elements marked as presentational should be consistently ignored6 elements
Elements with role="none" or role="presentation" should be removed from the accessibility tree. Adding global ARIA attributes or making these elements focusable prevents their removal, leaving them accessible to screen readers when they should be ignored, creating unexpected and confusing behavior.
Audit Elements
<img src="https://assets.apnews.com/60/2a/9eca647640bb9e56bd7f0466e36e/crossword.svg" alt="" style="width:28px;height:28px;display:block;border:0;">
<img src="https://assets.apnews.com/fe/2c/0f8de78b47b890b0319ab14d9c4e/pileup.svg" alt="" style="width:28px;height:28px;display:block;border:0;">
<img src="https://assets.apnews.com/9b/5d/936d874e4aefae390b6f933577a8/gameicon.svg" alt="" style="width:28px;height:28px;display:block;border:0;">
<img src="https://assets.apnews.com/00/6a/4e6afbf14a88a79026fe263713da/gameicon-2.svg" alt="" style="width:28px;height:28px;display:block;border:0;">
<img src="https://assets.apnews.com/83/1f/238ba42a44b79f31af552a46e097/typeshift.svg" alt="" style="width:28px;height:28px;display:block;border:0;">
<img src="https://assets.apnews.com/04/b6/ed98f9004995bc7af2a363e88ada/memoku.svg" alt="" style="width:28px;height:28px;display:block;border:0;">
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds286 elements
People with low vision or color blindness cannot read text that lacks sufficient contrast with its background. With nearly three times more people having low vision than total blindness, and 8% of men and 0.4% of women having color deficiencies, adequate contrast is essential for making text readable to millions of users.
Audit Elements
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/world-news">World
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/us-news">U.S.
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/politics">Politics
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/sports">Sports
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/entertainment">Entertainment
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/business">Business
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/science">Science
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><span class="MainNavigationItem-more" data-nav-moretrigger="">
MORE
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</span><a class="sign-in" href="/login" style="display: block;">Sign in</a>
<input placeholder="Keyword Search..." type="text" class="SearchOverlay-search-input" name="q" required="true" maxlength="650">
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Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes46 elements
Using prohibited ARIA attributes prevents important information from reaching assistive technology users. It also causes assistive technologies to behave inconsistently as they attempt to compensate for the error.
Audit Elements
<a href="#" rel="nofollow" id="usntA40Link" onclick="return enableUsableNetAssistive()" aria-label="Enable accessibility">
<a aria-label="home page" href="/">
<button class="Page-header-menu-trigger desktop-icon" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="burger-menu"><use xlink:href="#burger-menu-new"></use></svg><svg class="close-x"><use xlink:href="#close-x"></use></svg><span class="label">Menu</span></button>
<a class="Link" aria-label="Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead" href="https://apnews.com/article/nba-finals-spurs-knicks-game-4-ba83cdcb98f92d0c9fffd32a5745c97c">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing" href="https://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-belfast-stabbing-violence-1d8b2331cfa33a0b39492ca9098c206f">
<a class="Link" aria-label="An American diplomat is found dead in Myanmar and a Thai woman is in custody" href="https://apnews.com/article/american-diplomat-death-myanmar-351aaa06a18570e93550300145d8d7a2">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Nancy Mace’s unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary" href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-nancy-mace-343edd90060f56572735b71a60cd0fc6">
<a class="Link" aria-label="The ‘King of the North’ seeks a path to becoming Britain’s next leader in a special election" href="https://apnews.com/article/uk-election-makerfield-andy-burnham-labour-470f6f70f2f1a62ab9a0bad212efc6fe">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Scientists find a whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean that’s millions of years old" href="https://apnews.com/article/whale-graveyard-diamantina-zone-2338ae91adeb89d19cee3cc36a68b76a">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan" href="https://apnews.com/article/us-consulate-milan-caddell-labor-exploitation-9b77ab653aad4ffeab368de423920848">
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Elements must only use supported ARIA attributes46 elements
Using ARIA attributes in roles where they're not allowed can disable accessibility for entire sections of your application. Invalid attribute-role combinations create conflicts that cause assistive technologies to report incorrect or nonsensical information about your interface.
Audit Elements
<a href="#" rel="nofollow" id="usntA40Link" onclick="return enableUsableNetAssistive()" aria-label="Enable accessibility">
<a aria-label="home page" href="/">
<button class="Page-header-menu-trigger desktop-icon" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="burger-menu"><use xlink:href="#burger-menu-new"></use></svg><svg class="close-x"><use xlink:href="#close-x"></use></svg><span class="label">Menu</span></button>
<a class="Link" aria-label="Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead" href="https://apnews.com/article/nba-finals-spurs-knicks-game-4-ba83cdcb98f92d0c9fffd32a5745c97c">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Police blast water cannons at Belfast protesters as unrest flares again after stabbing" href="https://apnews.com/article/northern-ireland-belfast-stabbing-violence-1d8b2331cfa33a0b39492ca9098c206f">
<a class="Link" aria-label="An American diplomat is found dead in Myanmar and a Thai woman is in custody" href="https://apnews.com/article/american-diplomat-death-myanmar-351aaa06a18570e93550300145d8d7a2">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Nancy Mace’s unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary" href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2026-nancy-mace-343edd90060f56572735b71a60cd0fc6">
<a class="Link" aria-label="The ‘King of the North’ seeks a path to becoming Britain’s next leader in a special election" href="https://apnews.com/article/uk-election-makerfield-andy-burnham-labour-470f6f70f2f1a62ab9a0bad212efc6fe">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Scientists find a whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean that’s millions of years old" href="https://apnews.com/article/whale-graveyard-diamantina-zone-2338ae91adeb89d19cee3cc36a68b76a">
<a class="Link" aria-label="Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan" href="https://apnews.com/article/us-consulate-milan-caddell-labor-exploitation-9b77ab653aad4ffeab368de423920848">
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Elements should not have tabindex greater than zero1 element
Using tabindex values greater than 0 creates unexpected tab orders that disorient users. It makes elements appear to be skipped when users tab past them, requires setting tabindex on every element to maintain order, and forces all tabindex items to be visited before any normal elements, breaking natural navigation flow.
Audit Elements
<div class="PageList-items flickity-enabled is-draggable" tabindex="0">
Frames must have a unique title attribute4 elements
Screen reader users navigate frames using a list of frame titles. Duplicate or missing titles make it impossible to distinguish between frames, forcing users to explore each frame's content manually. Unique, descriptive titles enable quick navigation to the correct frame.
Audit Elements
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4847-719)" id="4847-719" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial;"></iframe>
<iframe title="Puzzmo Presents" loading="lazy" src="https://www.puzzmo.com/_embed/latest.html?embedID=apnews-rotating-no-header-daily" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allow="clipboard-write *; web-share *"></iframe>
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4486-898)" id="4486-898" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; max-width: 100%;"></iframe>
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4195-494)" id="4195-494" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; max-width: 100%;"></iframe>
Frames must have an accessible name4 elements
Screen reader users rely on frame titles to understand frame content without exploring each one. Without descriptive, unique titles, users receive unhelpful information like "frame," "JavaScript," or URLs, making navigation through frames difficult and confusing.
Audit Elements
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4847-719)" id="4847-719" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial;"></iframe>
<iframe title="Puzzmo Presents" loading="lazy" src="https://www.puzzmo.com/_embed/latest.html?embedID=apnews-rotating-no-header-daily" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" allow="clipboard-write *; web-share *"></iframe>
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4486-898)" id="4486-898" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; max-width: 100%;"></iframe>
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4195-494)" id="4195-494" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; max-width: 100%;"></iframe>
Heading levels should only increase by one166 elements
Headings convey page structure for screen reader users the same way text size does for sighted users. Properly ordered headings (h1 through h6) allow screen reader users to quickly navigate and understand content structure, saving significant time and frustration while also improving search engine optimization.
Audit Elements
<h2 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h2 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h2 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
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Headings should not be empty167 elements
Screen readers announce headings to help users navigate page structure. Empty headings confuse users and prevent them from understanding the page's organization. Headings should only be used to convey structure, not for visual styling, and must contain accessible text that screen readers can announce.
Audit Elements
<h2 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h2 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h2 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
<h3 class="PagePromo-title">
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Images must have alternative text41 elements
Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.
Audit Elements
<img class="Image" alt="AP Logo" fetchpriority="high" width="34" height="40" src="https://assets.apnews.com/19/66/bc546486408c8595f01753a9fbeb/ap-logo-176-by-208.svg">
<img class="Image" alt="New York Knicks cent..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="727" height="485" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Vehicles set on fire..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="599" height="399" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="This shows U.S. Emba..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Andy Burnham smiles ..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="This undated image p..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="A view of the constr..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="FIFA President Giann..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="599" height="399" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Priests attend the i..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="599" height="399" src="https://dims.apnews....">
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Inline text spacing must be adjustable with custom stylesheets68 elements
Single-spaced text makes it difficult for people with cognitive disabilities to track lines while reading. Providing line spacing between 1.5 to 2 helps these users start a new line more easily after finishing the previous one.
Audit Elements
<div id="usntA40Toggle" style="display:none;">
<i style="background-image:url('https://a40.usablenet.com/pt/c/img/usntA40OffL.svg')" id="usntA40Icon"></i><widget-markup id="extendedSection" style="width:0px; height:0px; position:absolute; top: 0px;"></widget-markup>
<div class="viafoura" style="min-height: 0px;" id="custom-viafoura-tray"> <vf-tray><div id="vf-skeleton-container" style="height: 0px; margin: 0px;" data-testid="skeleton-container"><div class="vf-skeleton-generic-block" data-testid="generic-block" style="height: 100%"></div></div></vf-tray> </div>
<div class="dianomi_context" data-dianomi-context-id="4847" data-dianomi-loading="0" data-dianomi-complete="1" style="height: 0px;">
<iframe class="dianomi-parent-iframe" title="Dianomi ad container (4847-719)" id="4847-719" height="0px" style="width: 100%; overflow: hidden; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial;"></iframe>
<a class="sign-in" href="/login" style="display: block;">Sign in</a>
<button type="submit" class="btn-unstyled comment-icon-signedin" id="custom-trigger" style="cursor: pointer;">
<svg width="20" height="17" viewBox="0 0 20 17" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" style="background-color: transparent;">
<div class="TwoColumnContainer70..." data-module="" data-gtm-modulestyle="Two Column Container..." data-gtm-region="No Value" data-gtm-topic="No Value" data-has-background="" style="--color-module-backg..." data-list-heading-st...="medium" data-module-number="4" data-main-module-num...="4">
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Interactive controls must not be nested49 elements
Nested interactive elements create empty tab stops where screen readers remain silent. When users tab to a focusable element inside another interactive control, they receive no information about its name, role, or state, creating a confusing and broken navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<img class="Image" alt="AP Logo" fetchpriority="high" width="34" height="40" src="https://assets.apnews.com/19/66/bc546486408c8595f01753a9fbeb/ap-logo-176-by-208.svg">
<button class="Page-header-menu-trigger desktop-icon" aria-expanded="false"><svg class="burger-menu"><use xlink:href="#burger-menu-new"></use></svg><svg class="close-x"><use xlink:href="#close-x"></use></svg><span class="label">Menu</span></button>
<button type="submit" class="btn-unstyled comment-icon-signedin" id="custom-trigger" style="cursor: pointer;">
<button class="SearchOverlay-search-button">
<img class="Image" alt="New York Knicks cent..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="727" height="485" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Vehicles set on fire..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="599" height="399" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="This shows U.S. Emba..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="Andy Burnham smiles ..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
<img class="Image" alt="This undated image p..." srcset="https://dims.apnews...." width="135" height="90" src="https://dims.apnews....">
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Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination3 elements
Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.
Audit Elements
<main class="Page-oneColumn" data-modulewell="">
<footer class="Page-footer">
<nav class="FooterNavigation Page-FooterNavigation">
Links must have discernible text285 elements
Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.
Audit Elements
<a href="#" rel="nofollow" id="usntA40Link" onclick="return enableUsableNetAssistive()" aria-label="Enable accessibility">
<a aria-label="home page" href="/">
<a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/world-news">World
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/us-news">U.S.
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/politics">Politics
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/sports">Sports
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/entertainment">Entertainment
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/business">Business
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="AnClick-MainNav" href="https://apnews.com/science">Science
<svg width="8" height="6">
<use href="#icon-chevron-down"></use>
</svg>
</a><a class="sign-in" href="/login" style="display: block;">Sign in</a>
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Main landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
The main landmark must be at the top level and not nested inside other landmarks. This ensures screen reader users can quickly navigate to the primary content without searching through complex hierarchy, making page navigation simpler and more predictable.
Audit Elements
<main class="Page-oneColumn" data-modulewell="">
Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks1 element
Keyboard-only users must tab through all navigation and header content before reaching the main content, which can take several minutes and cause physical pain for users with motor limitations. Bypass mechanisms like skip links allow these users to jump directly to main content, saving time and reducing fatigue.
Audit Elements
<html class="Page" lang="en" data-header-hasleaderboard="true" data-named-page-type="Home page" data-haszephr="true">
Page should contain a level-one heading1 element
Screen reader users use keyboard shortcuts to jump directly to the first h1, expecting to land at the main content. Without an h1 or with a misplaced one, users must listen to more of the page to understand its structure, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Audit Elements
<html class="Page" lang="en" data-header-hasleaderboard="true" data-named-page-type="Home page" data-haszephr="true">
Users should be able to zoom and scale the text up to 500%1 element
The user-scalable="no" and restrictive maximum-scale parameters prevent people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who rely on browser zoom to enlarge text are blocked from accessing content at a readable size, violating their need to scale pages up to 5x zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0, minimum-scale=1.0 user-scalable=yes">
Zooming and scaling must not be disabled1 element
Setting user-scalable="no" or maximum-scale less than 2 prevents people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who enlarge text in their browsers are blocked from making content readable, violating accessibility guidelines that require supporting at least 200% zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0, minimum-scale=1.0 user-scalable=yes">