https://thenational.ae
Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.SCORE
45
GRADE
F
FIX
6
REVIEW
5
PASS
2
INFO
0
Checks
132 PASS 5 REVIEW 6 FIX
F404 Error PageActionHTTP 403, bare pageFIX
404 Error Page
ActionHTTP 403, bare page
HTTP 403, bare page
Warning::
Unexpected status code: HTTP 403
Expected HTTP 404 but received 403. This may confuse search engine crawlers.
Got: HTTP 403
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 403 ✗Page Title Access Denied ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
FFavicon & BrandingAction1 icon(s) detectedFIX
Favicon & Branding
Action1 icon(s) detected
1 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
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 Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
Web Manifest
ActionNot found
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Dark Mode Support
ActionNo dark mode signals
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.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
Print Stylesheet
ActionNo print styles
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 ✗
BLandmark Structure4 landmarksREVIEW
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
4 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
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
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
BHeading Hierarchy16 headingsREVIEW
Heading Hierarchy
16 headings
16 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
- H3 New $9bn Dubai Metro Gold Line announced
- H3 President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syria’s Al Shara
- H3 Manus on Markets: Is ceasefire extension a pivot or a Taco?
- H3 Lebanese town in ruins after Israeli troops clash with gunmen
- H3 Egyptian women fish in dirty canals to make a living
- H3 Emirati artists turn entrepreneurs to blend heritage and creativity
- H3 Abu Dhabi hotline supports residents during Iran war
- H3 New UAE platfom helps residents with their shopping budgets
- H3 Al Shara shoots hoops before Syria-Lebanon basketball game
- H3 Masdar-backed biggest wind turbine in the North Sea
- H3 QuoteDespite US pressure, the Lebanon-Israel talks process should not be rushed
- H3 QuoteAI needs to understand the world, not just describe it
- H3 Why Gulf nations should be at the US-Iran negotiating table
- H3 A possible Keir Starmer exit suggests it's time to examine what ails British politics
- H3 Earth Day is as much about exploring space as it is about preserving our planet
- H3 The US has secured a ceasefire in Lebanon. But its role shouldn't end there
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Why this matters
No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.
Learn more ▾ ▴
The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
BAlt Text Quality1 of 76 images have issuesREVIEW
Alt Text Quality
1 of 76 images have issues
1 of 76 images have issues
Critical::
1 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
18 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
12 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
45 image(s) with good alt text
76 images 45 good alt text 12 decorative 1 missing
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 1 image(s) |
| too long | 18 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
BForm Accessibility2 of 24 controls have issuesREVIEW
Form Accessibility
2 of 24 controls have issues
2 of 24 controls have issues
Critical::
2 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="checkbox" id="hamburger-menu-trigger">; <input type="checkbox" id="vertical-video-modal-input-moakeuon-1">
Info::
22 control(s) properly labeled
24 controls
22 labeled
0 placeholder only
2 unlabeled
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #editions-list-245651eb-1ab3-437d-833e-0c02242020e2-dropdown-input-box | checkbox | editions-list-245651eb-1ab3-437d-833e-0c02242020e2-dropdown dropdown toggle | aria-label |
| #contextmenu-0298d3a3-339a-4a47-b00d-1801e7123a74 | checkbox | User | for/id |
| #contextmenu-e34ad588-688d-4355-8b07-7fbba7787307 | checkbox | User | for/id |
| #editions-list-a6dd4eaa-a52d-44d9-9550-8886d3094c35-dropdown-input-box | checkbox | editions-list-a6dd4eaa-a52d-44d9-9550-8886d3094c35-dropdown dropdown toggle | aria-label |
| #news | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #news-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #business | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #business-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #opinion | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #opinion-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #future | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #future-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #climate | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #climate-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #arts-culture | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #arts-culture-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #lifestyle | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #lifestyle-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #sport | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #sport-uncheck | radio | Chevron | for/id |
| #preview-loader-jwplayer-e75c96ed-9013-4fad-930a-48873546e944 | checkbox | none | |
| #alerts | checkbox | Maybe later | for/id |
| #hamburger-menu-trigger | checkbox | (none) | none |
| #vertical-video-modal-input-moakeuon-1 | checkbox | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="checkbox" id="hamburger-menu-trigger">; <input type="checkbox" id="vertical-video-modal-input-moakeuon-1">
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
CLink & Button QualityAction46 issue(s) across 452 links and 62 buttonsREVIEW
Link & Button Quality
Action46 issue(s) across 452 links and 62 buttons
46 issue(s) across 452 links and 62 buttons
Critical::
1 link(s) with no accessible text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
Got: /topics/Author/michael-young/
Warning::
1 link(s) open in new tab without warning
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
Got: https://thenational.pressreader.com/
Critical::
45 button(s) with no accessible text
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
Got: button.splide__pagination__page (#903 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#905 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#907 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#909 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#911 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#913 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#915 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#917 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#1435 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#1437 on page) (+35 more)
Info::
450 link(s) with descriptive text
452 links
1 empty
0 generic text
1 new tab
45 empty buttons
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/Da… | New $9bn Dubai Metro Gold Line… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/1Y… | President Sheikh Mohamed recei… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/nj… | Manus on Markets: Is ceasefire… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/zy… | Lebanese town in ruins after I… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/OY… | Egyptian women fish in dirty c… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/qq… | Emirati artists turn entrepren… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/LS… | Abu Dhabi hotline supports res… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/ZJ… | New UAE platfom helps resident… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/2R… | Al Shara shoots hoops before S… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.thenationalnews.com/video/zB… | Masdar-backed biggest wind tur… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /topics/Author/michael-young/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://thenational.pressreader.com/ | Read E-Paper | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
467 links and buttons have descriptive text
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
/topics/Author/michael-young/
Why this matters
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://thenational.pressreader.com/
Why this matters
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
Learn more ▾ ▴
Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.splide__pagination__page (#903 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#905 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#907 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#909 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#911 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#913 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#915 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#917 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#1435 on page); button.splide__pagination__page (#1437 on page) (+35 more)
Why this matters
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h3 New $9bn Dubai Metro… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 President Sheikh Moh… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Manus on Markets: Is… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Lebanese town in rui… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Egyptian women fish … | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Emirati artists turn… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Abu Dhabi hotline su… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 New UAE platfom help… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Al Shara shoots hoop… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Masdar-backed bigges… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Despite US pressure,… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 AI needs to understa… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Why Gulf nations sho… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 A possible Keir Star… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Earth Day is as much… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 The US has secured a… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title The National - Lates… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span International Editio… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a International Editio… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a UAE Edition | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #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.
ALighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 90/100 — 3 failing, 31 passedPASS
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 31 passed
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 |
|---|
Live updates div.default__GridWrapper-sc-1t8afkf-1 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingWrapper-sc-11xalxo-1 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > div.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
War comment and analysis div.Grid__GridWrapper-sc-1uf4rv8-0 > div.Column__ColumnWrapper-sc-aun2rh-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > p.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
Headlines div.Grid__GridWrapper-sc-1uf4rv8-0 > div.Column__ColumnWrapper-sc-aun2rh-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > p.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
Spotlight div.Grid__GridWrapper-sc-1uf4rv8-0 > div.Column__ColumnWrapper-sc-aun2rh-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > p.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
TN Magazine div.Grid__GridWrapper-sc-1uf4rv8-0 > div.Column__ColumnWrapper-sc-aun2rh-0 > p.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
Business div > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingWrapper-sc-11xalxo-1 > p.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
TECHNOLOGY div.defaultstyled__StyledMediaCard-sc-1dedoj7-2 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1dedoj7-1 > div.Container__StyledContainer-sc-14lnmxl-0 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
ECONOMY div.defaultstyled__StyledMediaCard-sc-1dedoj7-2 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1dedoj7-1 > div.Container__StyledContainer-sc-14lnmxl-0 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
ECONOMY div.defaultstyled__StyledMediaCard-sc-1dedoj7-2 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1dedoj7-1 > div.Container__StyledContainer-sc-14lnmxl-0 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
Culture div.default__GridWrapper-sc-1t8afkf-1 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingWrapper-sc-11xalxo-1 > p.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
MUSIC & ON-STAGE div.defaultstyled__StyledMediaCard-sc-1dedoj7-2 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1dedoj7-1 > div.Container__StyledContainer-sc-14lnmxl-0 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
POP CULTURE div.defaultstyled__StyledMediaCard-sc-1dedoj7-2 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1dedoj7-1 > div.Container__StyledContainer-sc-14lnmxl-0 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
ART & DESIGN div.defaultstyled__StyledMediaCard-sc-1dedoj7-2 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1dedoj7-1 > div.Container__StyledContainer-sc-14lnmxl-0 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
Podcasts div > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingWrapper-sc-11xalxo-1 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1s72d3u-10 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardBody-sc-1s72d3u-9 > p.defaultstyled__StyledSubHeadline-sc-1s72d3u-4 |
Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1s72d3u-10 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardBody-sc-1s72d3u-9 > p.defaultstyled__StyledSubHeadline-sc-1s72d3u-4 |
The stories, companies, trends, tech, Innovation and leaders shaping your world a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1s72d3u-10 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardBody-sc-1s72d3u-9 > p.defaultstyled__StyledSubHeadline-sc-1s72d3u-4 |
Explore the creative worlds of the Middle East’s most compelling musicians a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1s72d3u-10 > div.defaultstyled__StyledCardBody-sc-1s72d3u-9 > p.defaultstyled__StyledSubHeadline-sc-1s72d3u-4 |
Opinion div.Grid__GridWrapper-sc-1uf4rv8-0 > div.Column__ColumnWrapper-sc-aun2rh-0 > p.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
Today's cartoon div.defaultstyled__StyledCardDetails-sc-1dedoj7-1 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 > p.defaultstyled__StyledHeadline-sc-1dedoj7-8 > span.defaultstyled__StyledCardLabel-sc-1dedoj7-7 |
Newsletters div.Grid__GridWrapper-sc-1uf4rv8-0 > div.Column__ColumnWrapper-sc-aun2rh-0 > div.defaultstyled__StyledHeadingElement-sc-11xalxo-2 > p.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
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 |
|---|
div.defaultstyled__StyledOpinionCard-sc-17b850f-7 > div.defaultstyled__StyledAuthorArea-sc-17b850f-3 > div.defaultstyled__StyledAuthorImage-sc-17b850f-1 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 div.defaultstyled__StyledOpinionCard-sc-17b850f-7 > div.defaultstyled__StyledAuthorArea-sc-17b850f-3 > div.defaultstyled__StyledAuthorImage-sc-17b850f-1 > a.Link__Anchor-sc-1fg1e8z-0 |
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
Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.
Why this matters
Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.
Source: MDN Permissions-Policy
| Failing Elements |
|---|
head > meta head > meta |
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
●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
●`[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
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●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 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
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Identical links have the same purpose.
●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○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.
○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.
○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.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.