User Impact: Major
Disabilities Affected:
WCAG Version:
2
WCAG Levels:
WCAG Guidelines:
Solution Techniques:
Automated Test Accuracy:
High
uTester Severity:
Error
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 be not be used due to accessibility issues with people with visual impairments.