WCAG 2.0 · Level AA · Perceivable
WCAG 1.4.4 — Resize Text
Text must scale up to 200% without loss of content or function.
WCAG 1.4.4 at a glance
Level AA · Principle: Perceivable · Added in WCAG 2.0. Level AA is the conformance target for the ADA, EAA, and Section 508.
What it means
Text must scale up to 200% without loss of content or function.
Who it helps
Low-vision users who enlarge text.
Common failures
- Fixed-px containers that clip or overlap when text is zoomed
- Text in images that can’t scale
How to meet WCAG 1.4.4
- Use relative units (rem/em) and flexible layouts
- Test at 200% browser zoom
How to test it
Manual — zoom to 200% and check.