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2.4.10 Section Headings

• Level: AAA
• Guideline: 2.4 Navigable
• Principle: 2 Operable

What it is

Section headings are used to organize the content.

How to test

• Check: Section headings are used to organize the content.
• Use the sufficient techniques below as acceptable methods when applicable.

Sufficient techniques (W3C)

• G141: Organizing a page using headings
• H69: Providing heading elements at the beginning of each section of content

Notes

• Note 1: "Heading" is used in its general sense and includes titles and other ways to add a heading to different types of content.
• Note 2: This success criterion covers sections within writing, not user interface components. User interface components are covered under Success Criterion 4.1.2.

Resources

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

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