Long passage in italics
Why it matters
Long stretches of italic text are harder to read, particularly for people with dyslexia.
How to fix it
Use italics for emphasis only, not for whole paragraphs.
blockquote { font-style: normal; border-left: 4px solid currentColor; }Read the W3C guidance: Understanding 1.4.8 Visual Presentation.
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Related rules
- Lines of text are very long (WCAG 1.4.8)
- Text is justified (WCAG 1.4.8)
- Long passage in capitals (WCAG 1.4.8)
- Very thin text at small sizes (WCAG 1.4.8)
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