What accessibility bugs are hiding in plain sight on your website? Learn how to find them using only your browser's developer tools.
#1about 3 minutes
Using developer tools to check color contrast
Browser developer tools can be used to check color contrast ratios and simulate various forms of color blindness to identify visual accessibility issues.
#2about 3 minutes
Addressing font readability and responsive reflow
Fancy or small fonts can be unreadable, and improper CSS flexbox settings can cause content to be cut off when users zoom in.
#3about 2 minutes
Providing alternative text for images and SVGs
Images must have an `alt` attribute and SVGs should include a `title` element to provide context for screen reader users.
#4about 4 minutes
Correcting keyboard navigation and hover-only interactions
Using CSS `flex order` can break the logical tab order, and mouse-only hover interactions hide content from keyboard and screen reader users.
#5about 6 minutes
Auditing semantic HTML and page structure
Common structural issues like a missing `lang` attribute, non-unique element IDs, and improper heading order can be found using the DevTools Issues panel.
#6about 4 minutes
Creating discernible links and managing motion
Links must make sense out of context, avoiding generic text like 'read more', and animations should respect the `prefers-reduced-motion` media query.
#7about 6 minutes
How to build accessible forms and validation
Accessible forms require properly associated labels, real button elements for submission, and error messages placed near the relevant input field.
#8about 5 minutes
Using automated tools for accessibility testing
Browser extensions like Accessibility Insights can automate checks for issues like color contrast, tab order, and missing landmarks to streamline auditing.
#9about 2 minutes
Why you should integrate accessibility early
Addressing accessibility from the start of a project is far more efficient than trying to fix deeply integrated issues after development is complete.
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