Electronics & Tech Shopify accessibility
Top 3 accessibility risks for electronics & tech
Spec tables
Long technical-spec tables built with styled divs lose row/column header context for screen readers.
Comparison grids
Side-by-side product comparison matrices with no programmatic header association.
Product configurators
Multi-step BTO configurators (memory, color, storage) with custom widgets that skip ARIA and keyboard.
Most-violated WCAG criteria
| Criterion | Why it fails here |
|---|---|
| 1.3.1 Info and Relationships | Spec tables and comparison grids must use semantic table markup. |
| 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value | Configurator widgets need role + state declarations. |
| 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured | Sticky compare-bar at the bottom of comparison pages obscures focused links. |
FAQ
Are tech spec tables a compliance risk?
Yes — when they are built from `<div>` rather than `<table>`. WCAG 1.3.1 requires that the relationships visible in a layout (rows belonging to a product, columns being a spec) are also programmatically determinable. Real `<table>` with `<th>` headers makes that automatic.
How do I make my product configurator accessible?
Use native `<input type="radio">` for option selection where possible. For visual swatch pickers, use `role="radiogroup"`, `role="radio"`, `aria-checked`, and full keyboard handling for arrow-key navigation between options. AccessComply rewrites configurator widgets in Liquid to follow this pattern.
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AccessComply finds the electronics & tech-specific failures above and fixes them at the source-code level — not via overlays.