Perceivable
1.4.4 Resize Text
Text must be able to grow to 200% without content or features getting lost.
Who it helps
People with low vision who enlarge text.
Failures we see most
- Fixed-height boxes that cut off text when it gets bigger
- Font sizing that blocks the browser's text zoom
How it gets tested
Our scanner runs this axe-core check for 1.4.4:
| Check | What it looks for |
|---|---|
meta-viewport | Zooming and scaling must not be disabled |
Automated checks can find failures of 1.4.4, but they cannot confirm that a page passes. A specialist still reviews it by hand.
How we fix it
A specialist fixes this in your site's code or content, and we re-test the page before you sign off.
Official text: W3C, Understanding 1.4.4 Resize Text. Checks listed from axe-core 4.14.0.
Related criteria
Does your site fail 1.4.4?
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