- Success Criterion 1.3.1
- Conformance level A
Single Item Wrongly Wrapped in List Markup
1.3.1 — Info and Relationships
Scenario
Setting
A crowdfunding platform's campaign page
What’s wrong
List markup wrapping non-list content (a lone logo, single paragraph) producing false "list, 1 item" announcements.
Example
<div class="heading">Shipping Address</div>Why it matters
Screen-reader, braille, and reading-tool users who depend on coded structure rather than visual layout.
How to test
Use a screen reader's list navigation: single/non-list content wrapped in ul/li falsely announces 'list, 1 item' — check that only genuine lists use list markup.
How to fix
Remove list markup from single/non-list content so no false 'list, 1 item' is announced.
<h2>Shipping Address</h2>A real heading element exposes the section structure to assistive tech; a styled div doesn't.
Outcome
On a crowdfunding platform's campaign page, this barrier is gone for screen-reader, braille — they can complete the task without hitting this wall.
Who is affected
Screen-reader, braille, and reading-tool users who depend on coded structure rather than visual layout.
Learn more
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