Standards and levels¶
A11yScanFix lets you choose which rule sets the scanner enforces, so results match the standard you are held to.
These settings live under A11yScanFix -> Settings -> Scanner.
WCAG level¶
The WCAG level to check dropdown sets the conformance level. Default: AA.
- A - the minimum legal baseline.
- AA - the standard most laws require (ADA, EAA, Section 508).
- AAA - the strictest, for government, medical and education sites.
Standard toggles¶
Each toggle adds the rule set tagged for that standard in axe-core, so turning one on shows the matching issues.
| Toggle | What it adds | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Include Section 508 rules | axe-core Section 508 (US federal) rules. WCAG 2.0 AA already covers about 95% of 508 - enable for explicit US federal compliance reporting. | Off |
| Include EN 301 549 rules | axe-core EN 301 549 (EU public-sector directive) rules. Mostly overlaps with WCAG 2.1 AA. | Off |
| Include axe best-practice rules | Extra checks not tied to a specific WCAG criterion but considered good practice: heading order, empty heading, duplicate id, positive tabindex, missing landmarks. | On (recommended) |
What A11yScanFix does not claim¶
Automated checks catch a large share of issues but not all of them. Some WCAG criteria need human judgement. The dashboard reports what was tested; it does not certify legal compliance.