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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
70
GRADE
C
FIX
3
REVIEW
6
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 6 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #919191
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 ModePartial Dark Mode
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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
REVIEW
4 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN (missing!) ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

Learn more

The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

B
Alt Text Quality
1 of 133 images have issues
REVIEW
1 of 133 images have issues
Critical::
1 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
19 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
29 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
84 image(s) with good alt text
133 images 84 good alt text 29 decorative 1 missing
IssueCount
missing1 image(s)
too long19 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

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 This page doesn’t exist | The Independent Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
B
Favicon & Branding
7 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
7 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Present
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

19 pass 1 fail WCAG AA
title News | The Independent | Today's headlin…
3.00:1
#000000
on
#595959
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Stay up to date with…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Thank you for regist…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 For free real time b…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Sign up to our free …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Sign up to our free …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Thank you for regist…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title News | The Independe…3.00:14.5:1
#000000
#595959
Fail
p Notifications can be…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
button Not now21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
button Yes please21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Jump to content21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span UK Edition21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Change21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a US Edition21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Asia Edition21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Edición en Español21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Sign up to our newsl…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Subscribe now21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Log in / Register21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Independent21.00:14.5:1
#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.

A
Heading Hierarchy
151 headings
PASS
151 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (15 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
  • H2 Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent
  • H3 Thank you for registering
  • H1 Top stories
  • H2 White House denies US requested ceasefire extension as Iran makes fresh shipping threat
  • H2 Trump posts picture of Jesus hugging him days after last AI image caused huge backlash
  • H2 If Trump can no longer be trusted on trade, the UK must look elsewhere
  • H2 BBC to cut 2,000 jobs in major restructure after ‘savage’ phone call with staff
  • H2 Vance says ending aid to Kyiv was ‘one of Trump’s proudest achievements’
  • H2 Arsenal survive in Europe but must now address debilitating weakness
  • H2 New Hungarian PM tells president to ‘leave office now’ – minutes after posing with him for picture
  • H2 Starmer summons social media bosses to No 10 in fresh online child safety crackdown
  • H2 The truth about the satanic goat creature in Trump’s AI Jesus image
  • H2 Idyllic beaches and vivid sunsets: Relaxing Spanish island escapes
  • H2 Support collapsing for Reform as Tories close gap, poll shows
  • H2 Two arrested over attempted arson attack on north London synagogue
  • H2 How Britain’s blandest presenters got recast as TV’s most problematic duo
  • H2 Labour MP calls for 2026 to be ‘summer of sex’
  • H2 Two officers charged after pregnant woman and unborn baby killed in crash with Met police car
  • H2 Only a third of young women hold a positive view of men, new poll finds
  • H2 Explicit content consistently recommended to 13-year-olds on X, report finds
  • H2 Bayern Munich knock out Real Madrid in Champions League epic
  • H2 Hundreds of Iranian sailors return from Sri Lanka weeks after US torpedo sinks warship
  • H2 ‘Ozempic face’ driving surge in facial cosmetic surgery procedures
  • H2 Starmer ‘won’t yield’ to Trump threats to rip up UK-US trade deal
  • H2 RAF jets scrambled over fears of Russian bomber approaching UK
  • H2 ‘Ozempic face’ driving surge in facial cosmetic surgery procedures
  • H2 Starmer ‘won’t yield’ to Trump threats to rip up UK-US trade deal
  • H2 RAF jets scrambled over fears of Russian bomber approaching UK
  • H2 The Lord of the Rings has no Viggo Mortensen. But the problem’s bigger than that
  • H2 The Only Fools and Horses episode ‘banned’ for being too cruel
  • H2 Grandmother left with brain damage after doctors thought she had a UTI
  • H2 Boy thrown from Tate Modern suffers ‘sad step backward’ in recovery
  • H1 Features duplicate H1
  • H2 Is Trump OK? Experts warn of increasing ‘narcissism’ and ‘insecurity’
  • H2 Is Trump OK? Experts warn of increasing ‘narcissism’ and ‘insecurity’
  • H2 This comedy drama about OnlyFans and motherhood is five-star TV
  • H2 Laura Linney says she starred in ‘one of the great bad movies’
  • H2 The ‘Clavicular’ method: How ‘looksmaxxing’ has infiltrated teenage boys’ social media
  • H2 We thought Adam in Girls was the best boyfriend. How wrong we were
  • H2 We thought Adam in Girls was the best boyfriend. How wrong we were
  • H2 The woman behind Meghan’s new look – and what she’s trying to tell us
  • H2 A summer of sex? Yes, yes, yes, minister…
  • H1 Premium duplicate H1
  • H2 How a Vogue editor let slip the real Devil Wears Prada problem
  • H2 How a Vogue editor let slip the real Devil Wears Prada problem
  • H2 Meet ‘Maga Louis’ – Pope Leo’s conservative older brother loved by Trump
  • H2 The school dinners around the world that put Britain to shame
  • H2 Pink-pilling and why we need to talk about the womanosphere
  • H2 The Polish seaside towns nestled against Russia’s ‘dagger’
  • H2 The Polish seaside towns nestled against Russia’s ‘dagger’
  • H2 My teen son was radicalised online. I was scared to tell the police
  • H2 We’ve been thinking about pain all wrong – here’s what actually helps
  • H1 Bulletin duplicate H1
  • H2 Sorority apologizes for recreating Nazi-era banner for Tri Delta house
  • H2 Sorority apologizes for recreating Nazi-era banner for Tri Delta house
  • H2 Actor resurrected in film year after death in AI-generated performance
  • H2 The number of wrongly-released UK prisoners last year revealed
  • H2 Kane reaches milestone as Bayern beat Madrid in Champions League epic
  • H2 Trump Mobile drops rendering of gold phone and ‘47 plan’ cost
  • H2 Trump Mobile drops rendering of gold phone and ‘47 plan’ cost
  • H2 Police make two arrests after attempted arson of London synagogue
  • H2 Arsenal edge nervy Sporting CP tie to reach Champions League semis
  • H1 Partner content duplicate H1
  • H2 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6 features that genuinely impressed me
  • H2 The Island at its Best: Why now is the perfect time to visit Menorca
  • H2 Savour spring plans with the instax mini 12 instant camera
  • H2 Swinton Business offers tailored policies to suit your needs
  • H1 Explore News for You duplicate H1
  • H1 Voices duplicate H1
  • H2 Is Starmer’s ‘stand up to Trump the bully’ act getting him anywhere?
  • H2 Is Starmer’s ‘stand up to Trump the bully’ act getting him anywhere?
  • H2 The shadow of Jeffrey Epstein looms over King Charles’s Trump test
  • H2 Bryan the bin man’s story shows how Labour is failing disabled people
  • H2 Can Netanyahu’s opponents rely on his Hungary-style eviction?
  • H2 Meghan’s business trip to Australia shows the tragedy of Prince Harry
  • H2 Meghan’s business trip to Australia shows the tragedy of Prince Harry
  • H2 Pret’s missing sandwich shows how Britain’s economy is in a pickle
  • H2 As recession looms, Donald Trump desperately needs a deal
  • H1 Most commented duplicate H1
  • H2 Iran war live: White House denies it requested ceasefire extension
  • H2 Trump posts a picture of Jesus hugging him days after massive backlash
  • H2 Labour falls into fourth place behind Greens weeks before crunch local elections
  • H2 Vance says ending aid to Kyiv was ‘one of Trump’s proudest achievements’: Live
  • H1 Sport duplicate H1
  • H2 Hugo Ekitike out of World Cup as ruptured achilles curtails his Liverpool season
  • H2 British doubles star Jamie Murray announces retirement from tennis
  • H2 Ellie Kildunne lifts lid on her body dysmorphia battle
  • H2 Everton honour Hillsborough disaster victims with memorial at stadium
  • H2 Chelsea target Bournemouth’s Alex Scott ahead of expected midfield overhaul
  • H2 Raphinha apologises for controversial gesture towards Atletico fans
  • H2 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open due to injury blow
  • H2 Usyk lifts lid on Joshua friendship and predicts Fury fight
  • H1 Travel duplicate H1
  • H2 5 of the best cruise suites at sea
  • H2 5 of the best cruise suites at sea
  • H2 Cruising provides a £147bn global economic boost, report says
  • H2 Disney’s sneak peek of updated Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • H2 Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy passengers
  • H2 Simon Calder answers your EES questions – from queues to fingerprints
  • H2 Simon Calder answers your EES questions – from queues to fingerprints
  • H2 Designs for world-first battery powered cruise ship revealed
  • H2 Finland to introduce direct rail link to Sweden this summer
  • H1 Independent TV duplicate H1
  • H2 Pilots meow and bark over radio before ATC steps in: ‘Be professional’
  • H2 Pilots meow and bark over radio before ATC steps in: ‘Be professional’
  • H2 White House: Trump was joking about Diet Coke killing cancer cells
  • H2 Mother throws children from burning building to officers below
  • H2 Beverley Callard issues ‘weird’ cancer update
  • H2 Starmer congratulates former Arsenal star on trophy win during PMQs
  • H2 Starmer congratulates former Arsenal star on trophy win during PMQs
  • H2 Ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on forehead during inquiry
  • H2 Gossip Girl star hospitalized after poisonous spider bite
  • H1 IndyBest duplicate H1
  • H2 Ghd has launched two new hot brushes, here’s my full review
  • H2 Ghd has launched two new hot brushes, here’s my full review
  • H2 Google’s Fitbit is about to release a Whoop rival of its own
  • H2 Aperol Spritz deal: Get a bottle for just £10 at Amazon now
  • H2 Best gifts for six-year-olds in 2026, approved by kids and parents
  • H2 Best kids’ toothbrushes 2026, tried and tested
  • H2 Best kids’ toothbrushes 2026, tried and tested
  • H2 Best supermarket olive oils 2026, taste-tested by a food editor
  • H2 9 best cabin bags, tried and tested by a travel editor
  • H3 For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails
  • H3 Sign up to our free breaking news emails
  • H3 Sign up to our free breaking news emails
  • H1 Partner content duplicate H1
  • H2 Build a timeless spring wardrobe with Boden’s latest British classics
  • H2 Cricut makes crafting easy with the launch of two new machines
  • H2 Online security features you need while travelling or working abroad
  • H2 Find your perfect skincare routine with Noli
  • H1 Latest Deals duplicate H1
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  • H1 indy100 duplicate H1
  • H2 The Boys Season 5: Six times the Trump satire got a little too real
  • H2 The Boys Season 5: Six times the Trump satire got a little too real
  • H2 TikToker shares how she did Coachella on under $20
  • H2 Is new Charli xcx music coming? Fans speculate over singer's recent social media activity
  • H2 Sales of space-related toys soar following safe return of Artemis II
  • H2 The 37 most stupid things Donald Trump has ever said
  • H2 The 37 most stupid things Donald Trump has ever said
  • H2 Everything we know about 'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'
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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

A+
Form Accessibility
All 2 controls labeled
PASS
All 2 controls labeled
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
2 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#_emailEmailfor/id
#optIncheckboxI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticefor/id
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: The Independent
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Installable
Name The Independent 192×192 icon 512×512 icon Start URL / Display Mode standalone
Name The Independent Display Mode standalone Theme Color #EF4280 Background Color #fefefe Icons 2 icon(s)
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 28 passed
PASS
90

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
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Premium div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
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div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0 div.sc-1t3uya-0 > div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-1ywx8j1-0

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Privacy notice label.sc-ip7vp6-1 > div > p.sc-y4bm30-15 > a.sc-141s52x-0

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

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
EUROPE div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
FOOTBALL div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
FOOTBALL div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
UK POLITICS div > div.sc-qm89yg-4 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
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div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div.sc-umxyss-3 > div.sc-umxyss-2 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
NEWS div > div.sc-qm89yg-4 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
div > div.sc-qm89yg-4 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0 div > div.sc-qm89yg-4 > div.sc-k9o2qf-0 > a.sc-uum1qx-0
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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>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
Form elements have associated labels
`[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
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[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 have a discernible name
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
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Skip links are focusable.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
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
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
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
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
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.
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.
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