What is WCAG 1.4.4 Resize Text?

Text must be resizable up to 200% without loss of content or function. It is a Level AA success criterion under WCAG 2.2.

Why does WCAG 1.4.4 matter on Webflow?

Level AA criteria appear in most ADA web-accessibility lawsuits. Failing this criterion on a Webflow site exposes you to demand letters and settlements typically in the $5k-$30k range.

How do I verify the fix?

Re-run a free WCAG 2.2 AA scan on a11yping.com/scan. The issue should clear and your lawsuit-risk score should drop.

Fix guides·Webflow·WCAG 2.2 Level AA

Fix WCAG 1.4.4 Resize Text on Webflow

Text must be resizable up to 200% without loss of content or function.

How to fix it

01
In Webflow Designer, select the affected element.
02
Apply the WCAG 1.4.4 fix: Use rem/em units, set viewport meta correctly, avoid maximum-scale=1.
03
Use Webflow's built-in accessibility audit, then re-scan with A11yPing.

Why it matters

WCAG 1.4.4 is a Level AA success criterion. Level A failures appear in most ADA web-accessibility lawsuits — over 5,000 were filed in 2025. Typical settlements run $5,000–$30,000 plus remediation cost.

Verify the fix

Run a free scan after deploying. Issue should clear and your risk score should drop.

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