WCAG 1.4.4
Level AA
Perceivable
1.4.4 Resize Text
Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
What 1.4.4 Resize Text means
Users can zoom text without content being clipped or overlapping.
How to test
Zoom the browser to 200% and confirm nothing is cut off or unusable.
How to meet it
Use relative units (rem/em/%), flexible layouts, and avoid fixed pixel heights that clip text.
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Official reference: Understanding 1.4.4 Resize Text (W3C)
More Perceivable criteria
1.1.1 Non-text Content
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
1.2.4 Captions (Live)
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
1.3.4 Orientation
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
1.4.1 Use of Color
1.4.2 Audio Control
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
1.4.5 Images of Text
1.4.10 Reflow
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
1.4.12 Text Spacing
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus