Marcelo Paiva
A woman with chin length bangs grips a tall wooden staff, surrounded by swirling patterns and small circles.

Success criterion 2.4.10 · Level AAA

Section Headings

“Think of section headings like road signs. I need to know where each turn leads!”

Who this helps: Blindness, Cognitive Impairments

Success criterion 2.4.10 · Level AAA

Section Headings

Section headings are used to organize the content.

Principle 2: Operable · Guideline 2.4: Navigable

What each role can do

Product manager
Ensure content is well-organized with clear and descriptive section headings.
Designer
Design section headings that summarize the content effectively.
Developer
Use semantic HTML tags like <h1>, <h2>, etc., to indicate section headings.
Tester
Verify that section headings are implemented and accessible through screen readers.

Once it is fixed

“It's like driving on a well-marked highway. I know exactly where I'm going, and it feels great!”

Next criterion: 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)