Structural Element - Footer
- WAVE Category: Structural Element
- WAVE ACCESSIBILITY PATTERN: Footer
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- Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
- Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
- Credits/Authors
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WAVE Category
Structural Elements
WAVE Error
Footer
What It Means
A
<footer>element or contentinfo landmark is present.Why It Matters
Footers identify a footer for the page or a page section. It typically identifies authorship, related links, copyright date, or other footer content. Footers facilitate page semantics and navigation.
What To Do
Ensure the element surrounds and defines page or page section footer content.
The Algorithm... in English
A
<footer>element or role="contentinfo" is present.Standards and Guidelines
Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
1. Descriptive Title for Screenshot Set 1
Description/text for image
[INSERT IMAGE HERE]
Credits/Authors
- @MissBrandyLea
- [INCLUDE Contributor 2]
- [INCLUDE Contributor N]