2.4.5 Multiple Ways [AA]

Level AA

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.>

Explanation

Unless the website is a set of steps, there must be different ways for people to find and navigate to content. This means providing alternatives to the main navigation, like a search facility or sitemap, so that people can choose to find and navigate to content based on their own preferences.

Responsibilities

  • Design
  • Development
  • QA

Requirements

  • There are multiple ways to find and navigate to content, for example standard navigation, breadcrumbs, search, and sitemaps.

Common mistakes

  • There is standard navigation but no other way to find and navigate to content.

Official resources

  • 2.4.5 Multiple Ways
  • Understanding 2.4.5 Multiple Ways
  • How to meet 2.4.5 Multiple Ways
  • Other resources