Level AA
Headings and labels describe topic or purpose.>
Explanation
Headings must indicate the topic or purpose of the content in that section of the page, and labels must indicate the purpose of the field they relate to. This means that people with reading difficulties can understand the purpose of content, and that screen reader users can easily navigate to relevant sections of content on the page.
Responsibilities
- Content
- QA
Requirements
- Headings describe the purpose or topic of the content that follows;
- Labels indicate the purpose of the fields they relate to.
Common mistakes
- A heading does not indicate the purpose or topic of the content that follows;
- A label does not indicate the purpose of the field it relates to.
Official resources
- 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
- Understanding 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
- How to meet 2.4.6 Headings and Labels