What Is the List Structure Violation?
Ensures that lists are structured correctly.
| WCAG Criterion | 1.3.1 |
| Impact | serious |
| axe-core Rule ID | list |
| WCAG Principle | Perceivable |
How to Fix List Structure
Ensure
- and
- elements as direct children. Move any non-
- direct children (like divs or spans) inside
- elements.
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Who Is Affected?
The List Structure violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:
- Screen reader users (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- Keyboard-only users who cannot use a mouse
- Users with cognitive disabilities who rely on clear structure
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.
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