Matan · WCAG · Operable
Navigation landmark
Primary navigation should be in <nav> (or role=navigation) so it can be found or skipped.
Pass condition in our engine: <nav> or role="navigation" is present.
1. Problem description
A list of links in a header div is usable with a mouse but invisible as a landmark. Multiple navs should have distinct accessible names (aria-label).
2. Most common causes
- Mega-menus built from generic divs.
- Footer links not wrapped in nav.
3. How to fix it
- Wrap each nav block in <nav aria-label="…">.
- Keep one primary site nav and name the others (footer, in-page).
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