Page redirect without prior notification

Compliance Data & User Impact

User Impact: Major

60% Complete

Disabilities Affected:

  • blindness
  • deafblindness
  • learning disabilities

WCAG Version:
2

WCAG Levels:

  • A

WCAG Guidelines:

Solution Techniques:

Automated Test Accuracy:
High

Check1st Severity:
3

DRRSAG Designations:

  • general

How to Fix the Problem

Cancel the automatic redirect or implement a mechanism for the user to delay it.

The Algorithm, in Simple Terms

Engine scans for the <meta> tag that has an attribute http-equiv=refresh and a content attribute containing url=.

Why Is it Important?

People with physical disabilities often need more time to react, to type and to complete activities. If the page redirects automatically, it will be difficult for some users to perform the required action before it occurs.