Quick Reference
Element Code: HT-020
Issue: Viewport lacks initial-scale
Impact: Inconsistent zoom
Fix: Add initial-scale=1
Detection: HTML inspection
What Is This Issue?
Add initial-scale=1 for consistency.
Why This Matters
Ensures consistent start.
How to Fix
- Add initial-scale=1
Tools
- HTML check: Check viewport
TL;DR
Add initial-scale=1 to your viewport meta tag.
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