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    Shopify how-to Aug 7, 2026 4 min read

    How to Make Shopify Size Charts WCAG-Accessible

    ADA / EU Accessibility Act compliance. WCAG 2.1 AA baseline.

    The Checklist

    Semantic HTML. Use proper table markup with thead/tbody/th. Screen readers announce row + column headers correctly.

    Keyboard navigation. Tabs, modals, popups all keyboard-reachable. Arrow keys move between table cells. Esc closes modal.

    Focus management. Open popup → focus moves into popup. Close popup → focus returns to triggering button.

    Color contrast. 4.5:1 minimum for body text. 3:1 for large text. Tested in light + dark mode.

    aria-labels. Every icon button has an accessible name. Toggle states announced.

    Tailor Size Guide Compliance

    Built WCAG 2.1 AA from day one. Audited with axe DevTools + manual NVDA / VoiceOver / JAWS testing. ADA compliance attestation available on request.

    FAQs

    Size charts need accessibility?

    Yes — legal + ethical.

    WCAG-compliant?

    Yes — 2.1 AA by default.

    Accessible by default

    Tailor Size Guide ships WCAG 2.1 AA — no extra work to comply.