axe DevTools Extension v4.51.0 Release Notes

February 24, 2023

Features

• Simplifies issue details UI (#3128):
  • make the description paragraph font larger
  • move "more information" link down to below description paragraph
  • remove "Issue Description" heading entirely
  • move "Element Location" heading inline with the selector
  • move "Inspect" button inline with the selector
  • remove "Element Source" heading entirely
  • add footer to panel with tags rendered within
  • gives the inspect and share buttons help text of the rule's description (the text in the clickable accordion trigger) and the "x of y" text

Bug Fixes

• Fixes incorrect screenshot capture for color-contrast evaluation (#3500)
• Moves highlight button back to expanded issue panel based on user feedback (#3027)

Known Issues

• Cross-domain iframes have limited support. Limitations include:
  • highlighting issues within cross-domain iframes
  • selecting elements within cross-domain iframes
  • running IGTs within cross-domain iframes
• Using the keyboard shortcuts can result in display of the old UI (issue #2990)
• Some keyboard shortcuts no longer work (issue #2991)