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- How do you fix a skipped heading level?
- Is it OK to skip a heading level?
- Why might skipping from a heading 1 h1 to a heading 4 h4 in a document be problematic in terms of accessibility?
- How do I fix page must have a level one heading?
How do you fix a skipped heading level?
Fix skipped heading level
Fixing a skipped heading level can be as easy as changing the heading. For example, if it goes from heading 2 to heading 4, change the heading 4 to a heading 3. If you're using headings to make text larger, instead, use CSS to make larger text.
Is it OK to skip a heading level?
Skipping heading ranks can be confusing and should be avoided where possible: Make sure that a <h2> is not followed directly by an <h4> , for example. It is ok to skip ranks when closing subsections, for instance, a <h2> beginning a new section, can follow an <h4> as it closes the previous section.
Why might skipping from a heading 1 h1 to a heading 4 h4 in a document be problematic in terms of accessibility?
Skipping a header level makes navigating by headings less usable for screen reader users.
How do I fix page must have a level one heading?
How to Fix the Problem. Ensure that the page or at least one of its frames contains a level-one heading. Generally, it is a best practice to ensure that the beginning of a page's main content starts with a h1 element, and also to ensure that the page contains only one h1 element.
