Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Suggested Tools:

  • Standard browser zoom features

Key Concepts

All content and functionality must remain available when the interface is magnified to 200%.

Check Magnification

For each web page or view:

  • Increase browser zoom to 200% (Control + =)
    • Is all content visible without horizontal scrolling?
    • Is all functionality available using only the keyboard?
    • Is any information obscured or hidden behind another object?

Fail

  • Content is not visible at 200% magnification
  • Controls or functionality are not available at 200% magnification
  • Information is obscured or hidden behind another object
  • User must scroll horizontally to view content

Magnification Resources

OCR Video Series, Topic 8: Testing When the Screen is Magnified