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Missing H1 heading

Compliance Data & User Impact

User Impact: Major

Disabilities Affected:

blindness
deafblindness
learning disabilities

WCAG Version:
2

WCAG Levels:

WCAG Guidelines:

1.3.1

Solution Techniques:

G141.noH1

Automated Test Accuracy:
High

uTester Severity:
Error

DRRSAG Designations:

role

How to Fix the Problem

Add an <h1> heading to the page.

The Algorithm, in Simple Terms

Engine scans the page for <h1> tag

Why Is it Important?

It will be more difficult for users with assistive technology to access the content and understand it properly.

Code Example

<h1>header text</h1>

Ignore this issue if this element is part of a list of similar elements or a container of a list such as: select, autocomplete field widget, the table inside a date picker widget, a tab in a tab control widget).

This element perfoms as a container, and has no functionality. This container may contain another elements that has functionality or logical role.

Ignore this issue if this element has an alternative that performs the same and overrides the content of this element.