Success criterion 2.4.5
Multiple Ways
More than one way is available to locate a web page within a set of web pages except where the web page is the result of, or a step in, a process.
- Level AA
- Principle 2: Operable
- Guideline 2.4: Navigable
In a user’s words
“One path to the treasure? Nah, I need options! Show me different ways to get to the gold!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Incorporate multiple navigation options, such as site maps, search functions, and breadcrumb trails.
- Designer
- Design the interface to offer various pathways to the same information.
- Developer
- Implement multiple navigational mechanisms like site maps, indexes, and search functionalities.
- Tester
- Test to ensure there are multiple, functional ways to navigate to important content.
Once it is fixed
“Thanks for the scenic routes! Now I get to choose my own adventure.”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.4.5 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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