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# 2.4.6 Headings and Labels

- Level: AA
- Guideline: 2.4 Navigable
- Principle: 2 Operable

## What it is

Headings and labels describe topic or purpose.

## How to test

- Check: Headings and labels describe topic or purpose.
- Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.

## Sufficient techniques (W3C)

- G130: Providing descriptive headings
- G131: Providing descriptive labels

## Resources

- WCAG 2.2 SC: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG22/#headings-and-labels
- Understanding: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/headings-and-labels.html
- Quick reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/?versions=2.2#headings-and-labels

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