2.4 Navigable · Operable
WCAG 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
Level AA
Headings and labels must describe the topic or purpose of the section or input they introduce.
Common failures
- Section headings read "Section 1", "Section 2".
- Form labels say "Field" instead of "Email address".
How to fix
- Use specific, content-led headings.
- Label form inputs by what they collect, not their position.
Related criteria
- WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships Level A
- WCAG 2.4.2 Page Titled Level A