Success criterion 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
Level Level A, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD
It must be possible to skip repeated blocks of content (e.g. navigation, header) and jump directly to the main part of the page.
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13 success criteria found for 2.4 Navigable category
Success criterion 2.4.2 Page Titled
Level Level A, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS WHOLE SITE WORDING
Each page must have a unique and descriptive <title> that reflects its topic or purpose.
Success criterion 2.4.3 Focus Order
Level Level A, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD
Focus must follow a logical and meaningful order that preserves relationships and matches how the page is naturally read, regardless of layout or language direction.
Success criterion 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
Level Level A, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS WORDING
The purpose of each link must be clear from:
- the link text itself, or
- the surrounding context.
Success criterion 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) [2.2 only]
Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD
When an element receives focus, it must be at least partially visible.
Success criterion 2.4.5 Multiple Ways
Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: WHOLE SITE
At least two different ways must be available to find pages or content (e.g. navigation menus, on-page links, site search, or a sitemap).
Success criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS WORDING
Headings must describe what follows.
Labels and buttons must clearly communicate what information is needed or what action will happen.
Success criterion 2.4.7 Focus Visible
Level Level AA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD SENSORY
A visible indicator must show which element is currently focused when navigating with a keyboard.
Success criterion 2.4.10 Section Headings
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS
Related content must be organized into clear sections using headings.
Success criterion 2.4.12 Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) [2.2 only]
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD
When an element receives focus, it must be fully visible and not covered by other content.
Success criterion 2.4.8 Location
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: WHOLE SITE
It must be clear where you are within a set of pages (e.g. using breadcrumbs, highlighted menu items, or headings).
Success criterion 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only)
Level Level AAA, WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: CODE AND LABELS WORDING
The purpose of each link must be clear:
- from the link text alone
- without relying on surrounding context.
Success criterion 2.4.13 Focus Appearance (2.2 only)
Level , WCAG principle: Operable
Assigned to the following themes: KEYBOARD SENSORY
The visible focus indicator must:
- be at least 2px thick,
- have a contrast ratio of 3:1 compared to the unfocused state, and
- be clearly connected to the focused element