Level AASince WCAG 2.0

2.4.5 Multiple Ways

Guideline 2.4: Navigable – People can find their way and always know where they are.

What does the rule require?

There are at least two ways to find a page – for example navigation and search, or navigation and a sitemap. Pages that are a step in a process, such as checkout, are exempt.

How to get it right

Offer a search, a sitemap or an index of all pages in addition to the menu.

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 Multiple Ways” at W3C (external site)
Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)