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Use horizontal rule HR sparingly

Rule

  • Audit: Accessibility
  • Standard:
  • Level:
  • Success Criteria:
  • ID: horizontal-rule

Description

This rule determines <hr/> elements and gives a tip.

Context

The <hr/> element adds extra noise and can be confusing. For example, VoiceOver reads it as dimmed collapsed on top, horizontal separator, and Windows Narrator reads it as end of line.

A better option is to replace <hr/> with <div> and use CSS for styling. Alternatively, aria-hidden="true" or role="presentation" can be applied to the <hr/> element.

The rule passes when there are:

  1. no <hr/> elements or
  2. <hr/> use aria-hidden="true" or role="presentation"

Standard

Accessibility, Best Practices