Structural Element - Navigation
- WAVE Category: Structural Element
- WAVE ACCESSIBILITY PATTERN: Navigation
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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
Navigation
What It Means
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<nav>element or navigation landmark is present.Why It Matters
The navigation identifies a section of navigation links and can facilitate page semantics and navigation.
What To Do
Ensure the element defines page navigation. Multiple navigation elements on one page can be differentiated with ARIA labels.
The Algorithm... in English
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<nav>element or role="navigation" is present.Standards and Guidelines
Example of a DOM Snippet Generated From WAVE Tool
Screenshots of Accessibility Pattern in Use
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Description/text for image
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Credits/Authors
- @MissBrandyLea
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