Rule: At least two ways of finding content

Rule ID Navigation 1
Conformance Required
Definition At least two of the following features must be provided for finding content in a website: a website search feature; a list of links on the home page to all pages in the website; a list of links on each page for navigation between pages; bread crumb links on each page for hierarchical navigation of the website and/or a dedicated page that serves as a site map of all the pages in the website.
Purpose
  • One of the fundamental features of the web is the provision of easy access to useful information. By providing multiple ways to find information within a website, people with disabilities are able to locate content in a manner that best meets their needs.
Conformance Required
WCAG Success Criteria

Success Criterion 2.4.5 Multiple Ways

Rule Category Site Navigation
Rule Scope Website
Techniques
  • Website search feature identified by the search landmark.
  • A list of links for navigation between pages using the navigation landmark.
  • Sandtrail/bread crumb links for hierarchical navigation of the website using the navigation landmark.
  • A dedicated page that serves as a site map of all the pages in the website.
Information Links