Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 1.3.4

Orientation

Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation, such as portrait or landscape, unless a specific display orientation is essential.

  • Level AA
  • Principle 1: Perceivable
  • Guideline 1.3: Adaptable

In a user’s words

“Hey, I didn't tilt the world, so why are you forcing me to tilt my screen?”

Who this helps: Mobility Impairment

What each role can do

Product manager
Allow for both portrait and landscape orientations unless it's crucial to the function of the feature.
Designer
Design UI layouts that adapt gracefully to changes in orientation.
Developer
Implement responsive design that accommodates various screen orientations.
Tester
Test that the site or app functions well in both portrait and landscape modes.

Once it is fixed

“Now I can use my device my way! You've put me back in control!”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.3.4 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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