Validators:
The Myth and The Facts

Myths:

  • If the site validates, it must be accessible.

  • Manual checks cover only low-priority issues.

  • It doesn't matter which validator you use.

Facts:

  • Different validators are good at checking different things.

  • Most validators will find the most significant accessibility errors.

  • Many high priority issues cannot be checked by a validator.

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