Feature request: If CSS display:none causes failure, pull it into code snip.

Description

Contributor guide

Tech stack

javascript

Domain

accessibilitytesting

Issue type

feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

3

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

half day

Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.

stale

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

needs investigation

Prerequisites

Understanding of axe core codebaseCSS display property knowledgeFamiliarity with accessibility testing

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

30

Research direction

Review closed issue #597 to understand the context and desired behavior. Investigate how axe core currently handles CSS display:none and identify the code area where the feature should be implemented (likely in the rules or checks related to hidden content). Check the repository's contribution guidelines for feature requests.