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How to fix: Viewport configuration (WCAG 1.4.4 AA)
Why this matters
user-scalable=no and maximum-scale=1 disable pinch-zoom on mobile. WCAG 1.4.4 Level AA requires text resize to 200% without loss — disabling zoom is a direct failure. Common in fashion / portfolio themes prioritising 'pixel-perfect' design over usability.
Background
user-scalable=no and maximum-scale=1 disable pinch-zoom. WCAG 1.4.4 Level AA requires text resize to 200% without loss — disabling zoom is a direct AA failure.
References
WCAG 2.1 SC 1.4.4 Resize Text (AA) · BBC Mobile Accessibility Guidelines
How to fix
Code snippet for each stack we cover. Pick the one matching your server / framework.
nginx
No server config.
apache
Same.
cloudflare
Same.
wordpress
Edit your theme's header.php. Use: <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> only. Remove user-scalable=no and maximum-scale.
flask
Same — base template edit.
express
Same.
rails
Same.
Verify it's working
On a real mobile device, attempt to pinch-zoom. The page should zoom freely.
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