Lists built incorrectly

Q: What does the list error mean?

Lists built incorrectly. Screen readers announce "list of 5 items"; here the count is wrong or the list is broken.

Screen readers announce "list of 5 items"; here the count is wrong or the list is broken.

Who it leaves out: blind people (screen readers)

How to fix it

Developer task; details below.

In the code

Only <li>, <script> and <template> may be direct children of <ul>/<ol>.

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