# WCAG 2.2 – 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence

- Level: A
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.3 Adaptable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

The order in the code makes sense. A screen reader reads in code order – not the way things are arranged on screen.

## How to get it right

Write HTML in reading order and arrange only with CSS. Test by turning CSS off: does the content still make sense?

## Who benefits

- Blind people
- People with cognitive disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-3-2/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/meaningful-sequence)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#meaningful-sequence)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._