Code Fix Guide

How to Fix Shopify Store Accessibility Issues

Shopify stores account for a huge percentage of ecommerce ADA lawsuits. Product images without alt text, checkout forms with missing labels, and inaccessible color swatches are the most common violations. Most fixes can be made through the Shopify admin or theme editor.

Common Errors and How to Fix Them

Product images without alt text in Liquid

Problem

{% for image in product.images %}
  <img src="{{ image | img_url }}">
{% endfor %}

Fix

{% for image in product.images %}
  <img src="{{ image | img_url }}"
    alt="{{ image.alt | default: product.title }}">
{% endfor %}

Color swatch using only color as indicator

Problem

<div class="swatch" style="background: red"
  onclick="selectColor('red')"></div>

Fix

<button class="swatch" style="background: red"
  onclick="selectColor('red')"
  aria-label="Select color: Red">
  <span class="sr-only">Red</span>
</button>

Why This Matters

Ecommerce ADA lawsuits exceed 1,500 per year — more than any other industry. The entire shopping experience must be accessible: browsing, filtering, adding to cart, and checkout. Scan your Shopify store with ADA CodeFix to identify specific violations with AI-generated code fixes.

Related WCAG Criteria

1.1.1Non-text Content

Level A — Perceivable

1.4.1Use of Color

Level A — Perceivable

3.3.2Labels or Instructions

Level A — Understandable

4.1.2Name, Role, Value

Level A — Robust

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