WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.4, Resize Text, is a Level AA requirement: text resizes without loss of content.
Read the criterion in the W3C Recommendation, WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
How BearScan checks it
Text resizes without loss of content
Checked automatically: reads the HTML. Severity: high. Disabling zoom locks out readers who depend on magnification, and viewport zoom-blocking is frequently cited in web accessibility complaints.
How to fix it. Remove user-scalable=no from the viewport meta tag and set maximum-scale to at least 2.
All WCAG 2.2 criteria · Next: 1.4.5 Images of Text
Questions
Is WCAG 1.4.4 required by the ADA?
The ADA doesn't name a technical standard for businesses, but the Justice Department's 2022 guidance points businesses to WCAG, and its 2024 rule for state and local governments adopted WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which includes 1.4.4.
Can an automated tool check WCAG 1.4.4?
Mostly. BearScan checks it automatically (reads the HTML). A clean result still isn't proof every page passes, only the pages scanned.
How do I fix a WCAG 1.4.4 failure?
Remove user-scalable=no from the viewport meta tag and set maximum-scale to at least 2.