Structural Element - Header
- WAVE Category: Structural Element
- WAVE ACCESSIBILITY PATTERN: Header
Page Content Status
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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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This content added 2026-04-27. Check for updated guidance at: https://wave.webaim.org/api/docs?format=html#header
WAVE Category
Structural Elements
WAVE Error
Header
What It Means
A
<header>element or banner landmark is present.Why It Matters
Headers identify page introduction or navigation. They typically surrounds the site or page name, logo, top navigation, or other header content. Headers facilitate page semantics and navigation.
What To Do
Ensure the header surrounds and defines page header content.
The Algorithm... in English
A
<header>element or role="banner" 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
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- [INCLUDE Contributor N]