WCAG 2.4.10: Section Headings

WCAG 2.4.10 Section Headings is a level AAA success criterion from WCAG 2.0. Sections of content are introduced with headings. This organises the page.

Heading navigation only works when sections have headings.

How to test

Scan a long product description. Each topic should have a heading.

How to fix

Add headings for description, materials, delivery and reviews.

Example that fails

A long description is one unbroken paragraph.

Example that passes the check

Materials and Delivery are headings.

Shopify

In the product description, use heading formatting rather than bold lines.

WooCommerce

Use headings inside the product long description.

WordPress

Use heading blocks between sections.

Wix

Set section titles to heading styles.

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