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RETHINKING TEXT RESIZING ON WEB

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Airbnb is enhancing web accessibility by using WCAG 1.4.4 Resize Text (Level AA) and adopting rem units for consistent font scaling, which benefits people with low vision. While browser zoom scales all content and has limitations on mobile devices, font scaling tailored to users' needs offers a better solution for mobile web accessibility.