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How to test criterion 5.1 “Is the information structured by the appropriate use of headings?”

WCAG references
  • 2.4.6 Headings and labels (AA)
Pdfua
  • *8.2.5.12 Heading (Hn) and (H)

Official methodology to test criterion 5.1

Test 1 (5.1.1)

Does each heading use a heading style?

Test 2 (5.1.2)

Where heading styles allow, is the heading hierarchy consistent?

Test 3 (5.1.3)

Is each heading relevant?