ul element has incorrect child element(s)

Compliance Data & User Impact

User Impact: Major

60% Complete

Disabilities Affected:

  • blindness
  • deafblindness

WCAG Version:
2

WCAG Levels:

  • A

WCAG Guidelines:

Solution Techniques:

Automated Test Accuracy:
Medium

uTester Severity:
Error

DRRSAG Designations:

  • general

How to Fix the Problem

Use HTML and XHTML according to their respective specifications. <ul> elements should contain only <li>, <script> or <template> element

The Algorithm, in Simple Terms

Engine scans for ul element with direct child elements are not <li>, <script> or <template> elements

Why Is it Important?

Not using HTML according to the specification leads to confusion for user agents and assistive technologies that rely on correct semantic information to present a coherent representation of the page.

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