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Re: Does WCAG require headings start at 1?

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From: David Engebretson Jr.
Date: Jul 23, 2021 5:11PM

I agree with Birkir,

We often suggest there be one heading level 1 that reflects the title element of the page, and that it is at the beginning of the main region; the spot where visually oriented folks are meant to be drawn to initially.

Then all major subsections of the page are at heading level 2, sub sub sections are at heading level 3, the most important thing is that the major sections and subsections follow a numerically logical order. It's an "outline" of the information on the page/document.

If there are heading levels before the one heading level 1 then that is okay. Most assistive technology users know that the one heading level 1 on the page is the beginning of the main content.

Peace,
David