Level AAASince WCAG 2.0
2.4.8 Location
Guideline 2.4: Navigable – People can find their way and always know where they are.
What does the rule require?
People can tell where they are within the website.
How to get it right
Show a breadcrumb trail and mark the current menu item – visually and with aria-current="page".
Who benefits most?
- People with cognitive disabilities
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Location” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)