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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
53
GRADE
F
FIX
6
REVIEW
6
PASS
1
INFO
0
Checks
13
1 PASS 6 REVIEW 6 FIX
D
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
FIX
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
F
Web Manifest
Action
Invalid JSON
FIX
Invalid JSON
Warning::
Manifest contains invalid JSON
Manifest at https://slashgear.com/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.
Got: https://slashgear.com/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 3 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
REVIEW
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
3 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Heading Hierarchy
34 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
34 headings, 1 skip(s)
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (2 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H1 5 iPhone Control Center Features You'll Wish You Had Added Sooner duplicate H1
  • H3 This 3D Heat Press Took My Custom Printing Potential To A New Dimension skipped
  • H3 This 'Disposable' Digital Camera Is The Perfect Tiny Gift For Any Photographer
  • H3 What Are The Fluted Spirals On Some Car Antennas For?
  • H3 Tower PC Vs. Mini PC: How To Choose The Right Setup For You
  • H2 More Stories
  • H3 Honda CEO Says Brand Has 'No Chance Against' Chinese Rivals After Seeing Factory
  • H3 15 Popular Cars Found On Consumer Reports' List Of Used Cars To Avoid
  • H3 Can You Powder Coat An Engine Block?
  • H3 This High-Tech Drone Could Autonomously Scope Out Undersea Mines
  • H3 Why Do People Fill Engine Blocks With Epoxy?
  • H3 Lowe's Is Selling Kobalt Mini Tool Boxes With Your Favorite NFL Team On It For $32
  • H3 This Chevron Exec Has An Answer To Rising Gas Prices That Americans Aren't Going To Like
  • H3 5 Of The Most Affordable Inline-Four Motorcycles You Can Find In 2026
  • H3 Hide Your Washer Hook Up & Add Storage With This DIY Solution
  • H3 This Was The First Production Motorcycle In History With Over 200 HP
  • H3 How Long Users Say You Can Expect Your New Roku Streaming Stick To Last
  • H3 5 Walmart Finds That Outshine Ace Hardware In Price And Quality
  • H3 5 Chinese Smartphones That Could Outshine The iPhone 17
  • H3 Not Shark, Not Dyson: This Vacuum Brand Ranks The Highest For Customer Satisfaction
  • H3 Are Amazon Basics AA Batteries Better Than Costco's? These Tests Have The Answer
  • H3 5 Things You Had No Idea Your Samsung's Navigation Bar Could Do
  • H3 How The Lamborghini LM002 Got Its Nickname 'Rambo Lambo'
  • H3 Can You 3D Print Car Parts? Here's What You Need To Know
  • H3 3 Lowe's Finds That Outshine Harbor Freight In Price And Quality
  • H3 Not Michelin, Not Goodyear – These Are The Best Summer Tires For Comfort
  • H3 These Air Purifier Brands Earned Consumer Reports' Top-Ranked Spots
  • H3 Drunk Toyota Supra Driver Learns The Hard Way That HP Isn't A Good Legal Defense
  • H3 5 Graphics Cards That Could Outperform Xbox Series X
  • H3 John Deere Lawsuit Ends In $99M Payout For Farmers
  • H3 Jay Leno Calls This US Sports Car The 'Performance Bargain Of The Century'
  • H3 What Is The Top Speed Of The Artemis II Rocket?
  • H3 How Long Should Michelin Latitude Tour HP Tires Last & Do They Have A Warranty?

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

C
Form Accessibility
Action
6 of 6 controls have issues
REVIEW
6 of 6 controls have issues
Critical::
6 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-technology">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-automotive">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-entertainment">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-military">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-science">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-tools">
6 controls
0 labeled
0 placeholder only
6 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#subnav-button-technologycheckbox(none)none
#subnav-button-automotivecheckbox(none)none
#subnav-button-entertainmentcheckbox(none)none
#subnav-button-militarycheckbox(none)none
#subnav-button-sciencecheckbox(none)none
#subnav-button-toolscheckbox(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-technology">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-automotive">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-entertainment">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-military">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-science">; <input type="checkbox" id="subnav-button-tools">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Page Not Found - SlashGear Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 2 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

18 pass 2 fail WCAG AA
title SlashGear | Tech, Cars, Gaming, Science,…
1.01:1
#000000
on
#020202
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a News
1.01:1
#000000
on
#020202
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 More Stories21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title SlashGear | Tech, Ca…1.01:14.5:1
#000000
#020202
Fail
a News1.01:14.5:1
#000000
#020202
Fail
a Tech21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Smartphones21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Computers & Tablets21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Wearables21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Accessories & Periph…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Components21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Drones21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Cameras21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Events21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Cars21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Electric Vehicles21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Autonomous Driving21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Concept Cars21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Car Accessories21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Motorcycles21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Trucks21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a SUVs & Crossovers21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 85/100 — 4 failing, 18 passed
REVIEW
85

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
BY OLIVIA RICHMAN article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
4 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY D FIGG article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
4 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY MARKO SOKOLOVSKI article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
5 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY CHRIS LITTLECHILD article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
6 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY TOM CLARK article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
7 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY PATRICK PHILLIPS article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
7 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY CHRIS LITTLECHILD article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
8 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY CODY D. CAMPBELL article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
8 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY QUINA BATERNA article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
9 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY TOM CLARK article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
9 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY PHILIP KAMBUTU article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
10 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY JACK PICONE article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
10 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY BARRY PEACOCK article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
10 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY MARK COWLEY article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
11 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY JACK PICONE article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
11 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY SAGAR NARESH article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
11 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY STEPHEN FOGEL article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
12 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY MARKO SOKOLOVSKI article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
12 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY DIANA CROCE article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
13 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY PATRICK PHILLIPS article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
13 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY MIKE SHUTT article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
14 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY CHRIS LITTLECHILD article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
14 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY AZZIEF KHALIQ article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
14 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY RAHUL SRINIVAS article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
15 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY STEPHEN FOGEL article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
16 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY JON DEMPSEY article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
21 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
BY NATE WILLIAMS article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author
BY  div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.author > span.by
23 HOURS AGO article.article-block > div.article-description > div.more-article-info > span.timestamp
Information from your device can be used to personalize your ad experience. Do… body.adthrive-device-phone > div.adthrive-comscore > div#adthrive-ccpa-link

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
This 3D Heat Press Took My Custom Printing Potential To A New Dimension li.article-item > article.article-block > div.article-description > h3

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
nav#aside-nav > div.nav-top > div.logo > a.nav-opener nav#aside-nav > div.nav-top > div.logo > a.nav-opener
li.article-item > article.article-block > div.image-holder > a li.article-item > article.article-block > div.image-holder > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
TECHNOLOGY article.article-block > div.image-holder > div.category-label > a
TOOLS article.article-block > div.image-holder > div.category-label > a
CAMERAS article.article-block > div.image-holder > div.category-label > a
TECHNOLOGY article.article-block > div.image-holder > div.category-label > a
TECHNOLOGY article.article-block > div.image-holder > div.category-label > a

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Document has a main landmark.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
`[role]` values are valid
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
Buttons have an accessible name
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 36 images OK
PASS
All 36 images OK
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
35 image(s) with good alt text
36 images 35 good alt text 1 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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