Emphasized Text not conveyed to screen readers
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Rule code | Manual_SalesPrice_Detect |
| WCAG conformance level | A |
| WCAG success criterion | 1.3.1 Info and Relationships |
| Must be fixed at source | No |
Description
We detected text content that may have strikethrough styling or an emphasis on styling that is not conveyed to Screen Readers. This can lead to confusion for users who are visually impaired and who rely on assistive technologies to understand the significance of such styling. Proper semantic markup is essential to ensure that all users receive the same information and context. This is often problematic with sales pricing text or promotional content.
How to fix
Use semantic HTML elements to convey emphasis, such as <del> for strikethrough text or <strong> for emphasized text, ensuring they are recognized by screen readers. For example: <del>This price is no longer valid</del>.