Headings, Landmarks and Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are Headings?
    • Headings are used to add structure to content and should describe the content in the next section or sub-section on the page.
    • There are six levels of headings (e.g. h1-h6 elements) in HTML to identify sub-sections in hierarchical content.
    • Web browsers, plug-ins, and assistive technologies can use them to provide in-page navigation.
    • SkipTo.js provides a means for everyone to use keyboard navigation to navigate to headings on page.
  • What are Landmark Regions?
    • Landmark Regions identify the major sections of a page that is usually conveyed visually with placement, spacing, color, or borders.
    • Landmark regions enable assistive technology users to perceive the start and end of each section of a web page.
    • There are eight types of landmark regions used to identify content on a page: Banner, Complementary, Contentinfo, Form, Main, Navigation, Region and Search.
    • SkipTo.js provides a means for everyone to use keyboard navigation to navigate to landmark regions on page.
  • How do I open and close the H2L side panel?

    Toolbar Icon

    • For Chrome and Firefox the extension icon (e.g. TOC) will be found near the address bar. To make the icon easier to access pin the extension to the toolbar.
    • For Opera the TOC icon in found on the bottom-left corner of the page window.
    • Activating the toolbar icon will open and close the side panel.

    Menu Option

    • For Firefox the extension can also be opened and closed in "Tools" menu under sidebar.
  • Changing the side panel to the left or right side in Chrome.

    To change the side of the Chrome side panel, navigate to Chrome settings, then Appearance, and under the Side panel section, select your preferred location (left or right).

    Here's a step-by-step guide:

    1. Open Chrome browser.
    2. Activate (e.g. click) the three dots (More options) menu in the top right corner.
    3. Select "Settings".
    4. Go to the "Appearance" tab.
    5. Under the "Side panel" section, choose either "Show on left" or "Show on right".