The “Obselete Elements For Visual Presentation Check” evaluates whether all obsolete elements (e.g., <b>) are used appropriately and not to control page presentation.
Example outcome
I observed that there are no obsolete elements used to control the visual presentation.
Impact
Visual Impairments: Screen readers rely on semantic structure to interpret the document. If <table> is used purely for layout, it may be read as a data table, confusing the user.
Motor Impairments: Users navigating via keyboard or voice commands may rely on landmark roles and structure. Improper markup can disrupt navigation order and accessibility APIs.
Cognitive Disabilities: Illogical structure or poor semantics make content harder to follow and mentally process. Proper HTML hierarchy improves reading flow and chunking of information.
Fixes
To address obselete elements inappropriately used to control visual presentation:
Locate the inappropriate obselete elements.
Remove the element from the HTML code.
Add semantic HTML elements and CSS code to create the same visual appearance.