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Accessibility Checker Rule Help: RPT_Meta_Refresh

import "../../../styles/ToolHelp.scss" import { CodeSnippet, Tag } from "carbon-components-react";

Check if a page is being caused to refresh automatically

Pages should not refresh automatically

Why is this important?

Some individuals might need more time to read or interact with a page than the author expects. If the page auto-refreshes while they are still reading/working, it might prevent access to content by resetting their location on the page.

What to do

  • Remove the <META> tag that causes an automatic page refresh (e.g. <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="10">) and use a different method to update information on the page;
  • OR, provide an option to turn off, extend, or adjust the timing of the page refresh;
  • OR, at the top of the page, provide a single line of explanation and link to a non-refreshing page. For example "This page automatically reloads every 10 seconds. A <a href="..."> non-updating equivalent page </a> with a refresh button is available."

About this requirement

IBM 2.2.1 Timing Adjustable WACG 2.1 failure technique F41

Who does this affect?

  • Blind people using screen readers
  • People with low vision using screen magnification
  • People with dexterity impairment
  • People who physically cannot use a pointing device
  • People with reading disabilities
  • Many older adults

export default ({ children, _frontmatter }) => (<React.Fragment>{children}</React.Fragment>)