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Can a link/anchor element still be accessible without an href?
Can a link built with an anchor element still be accessible without an href?
- href
- html
- links
Is it compliant to have the same link present twice, as both an image and as text?
Is it considered accessible to have an image that acts as a link, followed by text that links to the same location?
- accessibility tree
- best practices
- links
- wcag
How should I handle headings in a modal?
How should I handle headings in a modal? What level should I start with?
- headings
- modal
- text
How do I ensure my translated website is still accessible?
There are so many translation services and tools out there. How do I make sure that my website is still accessible in languages other than English?
- aria
- html
- images
- text
- translations
When should I use required vs. aria-required?
In a form field, when should I use required vs. aria-required?
- aria
- aria attributes
- form
- html
What is the required page width for testing “Resize Text”?
When testing for "Resize Text,’" is there a specific width the page should be set to?
- manual testing
- reflow
- resize text
- zoom
Why does all content need to be available while a page is zoomed in?
Why does all content need to remain available to users while the browser is zoomed in? Isn’t it compliant since the content isn’t available to everyone while in that state?
- mobile
- reflow
- resize text
- zoom
Will “high contrast mode” fix my color contrast issues?
Can I just add a "high contrast mode" to my app take care of all of my contrast issues?
- color
- color blind
- contrast
- high contrast mode
Are semantic heading levels important?
Why are semantic/programmatic heading levels important?
- headings
- text
Does my website or application need to be responsive?
Does my website or application need to be responsive, even if it is not intended to be used on mobile devices? Why?
- mobile
- reflow
- resize text
- responsive
- zoom