Level AAASince WCAG 2.0
2.4.10 Section Headings
Guideline 2.4: Navigable – People can find their way and always know where they are.
What does the rule require?
Longer content is organised into sections with headings.
How to get it right
Add a subheading that sums up the section every few paragraphs at the latest.
Who benefits most?
- People with cognitive disabilities
- Blind people
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Section Headings” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)