Rule: Do not restrict view or operation.

Rule ID Layout 4
Conformance Required
Definition Do not restrict view or operation to a single display orientation, such as portrait or landscape.
Purpose
  • Users with dexterity impairments, who have a mounted device will be able to use the content in their fixed orientation.
  • Users with low-vision will be able to view content in the orientation that works best for them, for example to increase the text size by viewing content in landscape.
Conformance Required
WCAG Success Criteria

Success Criterion 1.3.4 Orientation

Other Related Success Criterion:

Rule Category Tables/Layout
Rule Scope Page
Techniques
  • Create views and user experiences that can adapt to either portrait or landscape operation.
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