[aria-hidden="true"] is not present on the document <body>

Assistive technologies, like screen readers, work inconsistently when `aria-hidden="true"` is set on the document `<body>`. [Learn how `aria-hidden` affects the document body](https://dequeuniversity.

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About

Assistive technologies, like screen readers, work inconsistently when aria-hidden="true" is set on the document <body>. [Learn how aria-hidden affects the document body](https://dequeuniversity.com/rules/axe/4.10/aria-hidden-body).

Why it's important

Ensures assistive technologies like screen readers can correctly interpret and announce page elements to users with disabilities.

User stories

As a screen reader user, I want ARIA attributes to be correctly implemented so that I can understand the purpose and state of interactive elements.

Error

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Failed: [aria-hidden="true"] is not present on the document <body>

Guidance

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