2.2 Table caption not visually presented (L)

2.2.1 WCAG 1.3.1 (A) - Desktop, Mobile, iPad

On the Probation Search Results page, the caption “Persons found table” is announced by screen readers. However, this is not presented visually on the screen.

This could be confusing for partially-sighted screen reader users since content that is not on screen is being announced.

Table caption highlighted on Probation Search Results page

FIGURE 2.2: Table caption highlighted on Probation Search Results page

2.2.2 Code Snippet

<caption class="govuk-table__caption govuk-visually-hidden"> Persons found </caption>

2.2.3 Recommendation

Ensure that the visual experience matches the screen reader experience. The caption should be presented to all users—visually and programmatically.

Alternatively, change the visually presented heading element from ‘Search Results’ to ‘Persons Found’.