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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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