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WCAG 2.4.6 · OperableLevel AA

2.4.6Headings and Labels

Headings and labels must describe their topic or purpose.

Common failures

Patterns that fail this criterion.

  • 01Generic headings: "Section 1", "Welcome", "More content"
  • 02Form labels that are just the field type ("Input", "Field")
How to test

Testing approach: manual.

Manual — confirm every heading and label conveys specific meaning out of context.

How to fix

Remediation steps.

  1. 1

    Be specific

    "Q3 revenue by region" beats "Section 1". "Email address" beats "Email".

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