Success criterion 1.3.2
Meaningful Sequence
When the sequence in which content is presented affects its meaning, a correct reading sequence can be programmatically determined.
- Level A
- Principle 1: Perceivable
- Guideline 1.3: Adaptable
In a user’s words
“Wait, I'm supposed to click on what first? It's like reading a book backwards!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Review the site layout to ensure logical flow and usability.
- Designer
- Design the UI so that content follows a logical, intuitive sequence.
- Developer
- Use semantic markup to maintain a meaningful sequence in the DOM.
- Tester
- Test the content's reading sequence using different accessibility tools.
Once it is fixed
“Ah, a website that makes sense! You've untangled the web for me!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.3.2 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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