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Re: Does WCAG require headings start at 1?

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From: Colleen Gratzer
Date: Jul 23, 2021 1:59PM

Krista, are you referring to example number 2 here?

https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/html/H42


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On 7/23/21 3:40 PM, Krista Greear wrote:
> Perhaps this question is a bit silly but I'm looking for confirmation -
>
> Is there any where in the WCAG that says that web page headings need to
> start with an h1? There are numerous examples on the W3's site that have
> headings start with an h2.
>
> Thanks!
>