Sensory and visual cues · WCAG 2.0 Level AA
Zooming and scaling must not be disabled
Ensure <meta name="viewport"> does not disable text scaling and zooming.
What it means
The meta-viewport rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 1.4.4.
Who it affects
People who zoom, rotate their device, or have limited dexterity.
How to fix it
Remove user-scalable=no and maximum-scale values below 5 from the viewport meta tag so people can zoom.
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Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: meta-viewport.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "meta-viewport" check?
Ensure <meta name="viewport"> does not disable text scaling and zooming.
How do I fix "Zooming and scaling must not be disabled"?
Remove user-scalable=no and maximum-scale values below 5 from the viewport meta tag so people can zoom.
Who is affected by meta-viewport failures?
People who zoom, rotate their device, or have limited dexterity.
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