Operable / 2.4 Navigable
2.4.6Headings and Labels
Level AAWrite headings and form labels that clearly describe their topic or purpose -- for example, "Shipping address details" rather than just "Details". Vague labels make it hard for screen reader users to quickly grasp what each section or field is for.
Note
A detailed commentary for this success criterion is not yet available. In the meantime, this page lists related patterns, techniques, and links to the normative sources.
Related Techniques
Specific implementation techniques for meeting this success criterion. This site doesn't include the full text, so follow the links to the original W3C documents.
Normative References
- Success Criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels — WCAG 2.2(opens in a new tab)The normative requirement text.
- Understanding Headings and Labels — W3C(opens in a new tab)Official guidance on intent, examples, and techniques.