Rule Scope

Number of Rules in Each Scope

Scope Number of Rules
Element 100
Page Only 37
Website Only 7

Rule Scope Definitions

  • Element: A WCAG requirement for a specific html element or an element with an ARIA role, property or state. For example, an img element must have an alt attribute.
  • Page: A WCAG requirement that applies to a feature of a web page. For example, a web page must have a main landmark.
  • Website: A WCAG requrement that applied to pages in a website. For example, consistent navigational links in each web page.

Importance

  • Element level rules are typically more pass/fail.
  • Websiteem> and Page level rules are more likely to be manual checks and are difficult to fix if not considered during the design change of a web resource.