Rule: h1 must match part of the title

Rule ID Title 2
Conformance Required
Definition h1 elements must match part of the title element content.
Purpose
  • h1 elements can be accessed by assistive technologies to identify the page content and to orient users within the website. The h1 element may also be used to identify the website.
Conformance Required
WCAG Success Criteria

Success Criterion 2.4.2 Page Titled

Other Related Success Criterion:

Rule Category Site Navigation
Rule Scope Page
Techniques
  • Use the h1 element to identify the page content in the same or similar way as the title element.
  • The h1 element may also be used to identify the website in the same or similar way as the title element.
  • If the page is part of a sequence of web pages, the h1 element should indicate the step in the sequence.
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