Level AASince WCAG 2.0
3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
Guideline 3.2: Predictable – Pages behave the way people expect.
What does the rule require?
Navigation that appears on several pages is in the same order everywhere.
How to get it right
Build header and menu as one shared template that is the same on every page.
Who benefits most?
- People with cognitive disabilities
- Blind people
- People with low vision
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Consistent Navigation” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)