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Re: SC 1.4.4: browser zoom and responsive design

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From: Srinivasu Chakravarthula
Date: Apr 10, 2017 3:25AM

I don't think it would be a violation. When it works well on desktop, it
may work well with device OS zoom settings for smaller screens. Referring
https://www.w3.org/TR/mobile-accessibility-mapping/#zoom-magnification may
be helpful.
Best,

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On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 2:35 AM, Fernand van Olphen <
<EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> With interest I have followed the discussion about SC 1.4.4, resize text.
> Conclusion: browser zoom is allowed.
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> My question is about browser zoom and responsive design.
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> Suppose I visit a website. It is a garbage-day calender. It gives me the
> option to browse through the months to check when my garbage is collected.
> After a few zooms the responsive design kicks in. In this design the
> calender is replaced by a static list without the option to browse through
> the months. In other words: the responsive design does not give me the same
> options as the desktop design does.
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> https://www.w3.org/TR/2016/NOTE-WCAG20-TECHS-20161007/G142 says under
> Tests > procedure:
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> 1. Display content in a user agent
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> 2. Zoom content to 200%
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> 3. Check whether all content and functionality is available
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> The responsive design in my example misses functionality that the desktop
> design does have.
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> Is this a violation of SC 1.4.4?
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> Kind regards,
> Fernand van Olphen
> Accessibility Advisor
> Municipality of The Hague
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