Rule: Consistent ordering of h1 and h2 labels

• One of the fundamental features of the web is the provision of easy access to useful information. Consistent ordering of h1 and h2 elements used to identify recurring page sections common across all pages in the website will make it easier for people to find information they are seeking and to navigate between and within pages.

Success Criterion 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation

Other Related Success Criterion:

• Success Criterion 3.2.4 Consistent Identification

• Use an h1 element to identify the main content within a page.
• Use h2 elements to identify other recurring page sections such as navigation bars, web site search forms, footer information, etc.

• Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1.2: Landmark Roles
• G61: Presenting repeated components in the same relative order each time they appear