WCAG 1.4.12 — Text Spacing — Content Breaks When Spacing Overrides Applied

seriousWCAG 1.4.12 · Level AAcms scope

Your website's design breaks when users increase text spacing to help with reading disabilities like dyslexia. Content gets cut off, overlaps, or becomes unusable when people adjust spacing settings their browsers or assistive technology. This violates ADA Title II requirements.

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