Page should contain a level-one heading

Moderate

What is the problem?

The "page-has-heading-one" rule ensures that each web page has at least one <h1> heading.

Impacted Groups

Sighted Keyboard Users
Blind
Low Vision
Deafblind

Why is this important?

Screen reader users often rely on headings to understand the structure of a page. Without a clear <h1> heading, screen reader users may have difficulty navigating the page and finding the information they need.

How to solve this issue

To fix this issue, add an <h1> heading to each page. This heading should be the most important heading on the page and should be used to introduce the main topic.

Rule Information

Rule ID

page-has-heading-one

Severity

Moderate

Manual Review Required

No

Rule Group

Best Practices Rules

Guidelines

  • Best Practice

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