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Re: WCAG 2.0 SC 1.4.4 - Text Zoom Vs Browser Zoom

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From: Jared Smith
Date: Sep 16, 2014 9:31AM

Rakesh P wrote:

> Is the global zoom a sufficient way to execute and test S.C 1.4.4?

Regardless of what WCAG allows, you have identified an issue that can
have a significant issue on users of your site (many users increase
text size only for improved readability). I'd hope that you'd favor
addressing significant accessibility issues over meeting the nuances
of WCAG conformance.

Jared