| Rule ID |
Navigation 3 |
| Conformance |
Required |
| Definition |
Consistent ordering of h1 and h2 elements that label recurring page sections common across all pages in a website. |
| Purpose |
- 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.
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| Conformance |
Required |
| WCAG Success Criteria |
Success Criterion 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
Other Related Success Criterion:
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| Rule Category |
Site Navigation |
| Rule Scope |
Website |
| Techniques |
- 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.
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| Information Links |
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