# WCAG 2.2 – 1.4.4 Resize Text

- Level: AA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.4 Distinguishable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Text can be enlarged to 200% without losing content or functionality.

## How to get it right

Use relative units (rem, em, %) and do not block zooming: no user-scalable=no in the viewport meta tag.

## Who benefits

- People with low vision

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-4-4/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/resize-text)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#resize-text)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._