WCAG A/AA requirement Priority: Moderate
Some text scrolls and cannot be stopped
The page uses the outdated <marquee> element, typically a scrolling ticker such as "Free shipping over €50" or a sale announcement.
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Why it matters to your customers
Moving text is hard or impossible to read for many people, and it pulls attention away from the product or form they are using. Because it cannot be paused, shoppers with attention difficulties, low vision or dyslexia may miss the message entirely, and screen reader users may hear it in a confusing way.
Who is affected
- people with attention or concentration difficulties
- people with low vision
- people with dyslexia or reading difficulties
- screen reader users
How to fix it
Replace <marquee> with static text, for example a regular announcement bar. If you want movement, build it with CSS that respects prefers-reduced-motion and add a visible pause button; anything that moves for more than five seconds must be possible to pause, stop or hide.
On Shopify
Rare in Shopify themes; usually from an older announcement-bar app or custom HTML pasted into a section. Replace it with the theme's built-in announcement bar or static text.
On Shoptet (CZ)
Usually from custom HTML added to the shop (banner or header text). Replace the <marquee> with static text in your custom code.
On PrestaShop
Usually from an old module or custom HTML in a CMS block or theme .tpl template. Replace it with static text or a ticker that can be paused.
On WooCommerce
Usually from an old theme, a ticker plugin or HTML pasted into a widget or page builder block. Replace it with static text or a ticker that can be paused.
Standards
| Standard | Clause |
|---|---|
| WCAG 2.2 | 2.2.2 (A) Pause, Stop, Hide |
| WCAG 2.1 | 2.2.2 (A) Pause, Stop, Hide |
| WCAG 2.0 | 2.2.2 (A) Pause, Stop, Hide |
| EN 301 549 4.1.1 | 9.2.2.2 |
| EN 301 549 3.2.1 | 9.2.2.2 |
| Section 508 2017 | E205.4 |
| ДСТУ EN 301 549 2022 | 9.2.2.2 |
Automated check: axe-core rule marquee.
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