User Impact: Major
Disabilities Affected:
WCAG Version:
2
WCAG Levels:
WCAG Guidelines:
Solution Techniques:
Automated Test Accuracy:
High
Check1st Severity:
2
DRRSAG Designations:
Do not use the marquee
element to create scrolling text.
Engine scans for a marquee element
The marquee element has never been a part of any W3C HTML specification, but is supported by many browsers and can be used to create a scrolling text effect. Scrolling text should not be used due to accessibility issues with people with visual impairments.