Success criterion 1.3.2 · Level A
Meaningful Sequence
“Wait, I'm supposed to click on what first? It's like reading a book backwards!”
Success criterion 1.3.2 · Level A
Meaningful Sequence
When the sequence in which content is presented affects its meaning, a correct reading sequence can be programmatically determined.
Principle 1: Perceivable · Guideline 1.3: Adaptable
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!”
Next criterion: 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics