Element Code: HT-009
Quick Reference (Critical Issue)
Issue: The body element has aria-hidden="true"
Impact: Entire page content is hidden from screen readers
Fix: Remove aria-hidden from body element
Detection: axe DevTools, screen reader testing
What Is This Issue?
Setting aria-hidden="true" on the body element hides all page content from assistive technologies. Screen reader users will perceive the page as completely empty.
Why This Matters for Your Website
This makes your entire site inaccessible to screen reader users. They cannot access any content, navigation, or functionality.
How to Fix This Issue
- Find and remove: Search for aria-hidden on body element
- Check scripts: JavaScript may be adding it incorrectly
- Fix modal handling: Often caused by modal dialogs not cleaning up
Tools for Detection
- axe DevTools: Flags aria-hidden on body
- Screen reader: Test reveals empty page
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your body element has aria-hidden="true", which hides everything from screen readers. Remove this immediately to make your site accessible.
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