Success criterion 2.4.8
Location
Information about the user's location within a set of web pages is available.
- Level AAA
- Principle 2: Operable
- Guideline 2.4: Navigable
In a user’s words
“I need a map! Or at least a 'You Are Here' sign. Help me figure out where I am on your site!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Include features like breadcrumb trails or highlighted menu items to indicate location.
- Designer
- Design interface elements that give users a sense of their location within the site.
- Developer
- Incorporate breadcrumbs, highlight active menu items, or use other methods to indicate user location.
- Tester
- Ensure that location indicators function properly and are easily understandable.
Once it is fixed
“Now that I know where I am, I can actually enjoy the journey. It's like having a compass for the web!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.4.8 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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