Table of Contents for 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.