Level AASince WCAG 2.0
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
Guideline 2.4: Navigable – People can find their way and always know where they are.
What does the rule require?
Headings and labels clearly say what something is about. Screen reader users jump from heading to heading to skim a page.
How to get it right
Write “Delivery address” instead of “Step 2” and “Opening hours” instead of “Info”.
Who benefits most?
- Blind people
- People with cognitive disabilities
- Everyone
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Headings and Labels” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)