Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• The article highlights a long-standing accessibility gap: web pages on mobile browsers (Safari, Chrome) do not respect system-wide text scaling settings, unlike native apps.
• Chrome Canary is introducing a new <meta name=text-scale> tag to address this.
• This feature is distinct from page zoom, as it specifically scales text elements while leaving other page components unaffected.
• It aims to provide a more consistent and accessible experience for users who rely on larger text sizes.

Our Commentary ​

This is fantastic news for web accessibility! The lack of proper system text scaling on the web has been a persistent frustration for users with visual impairments. It's always felt like a glaring omission when native apps handle it so gracefully. The introduction of <meta name=text-scale> in Chrome Canary is a huge (small :>) step forward. We're eager to see this roll out more widely!