What WCAG 2.4.5 Requires
A page must be reachable in more than one way, such as through navigation, a search function, or a sitemap, not only through one single, undiscoverable path.
Can AccessBell Test This Automatically?
Not fully. Like most WCAG criteria that depend on meaning or context, this one needs a person to judge. AccessBell's report lists it for manual review rather than marking it pass or fail automatically, so it never gets missed.
How to Test It by Hand
Check that at least two of these exist: site navigation, a sitemap, a search feature, or a linked table of contents.
Common Failures
- A page is only reachable through a single deep link with no navigation path and no way to find it through search or a sitemap.
Related Criteria in Navigable
WCAG 2.4.5 Questions
What does WCAG 2.4.5 require?
A page must be reachable in more than one way, such as through navigation, a search function, or a sitemap, not only through one single, undiscoverable path.
Can AccessBell test WCAG 2.4.5 automatically?
Not fully. This criterion needs a person to judge, so AccessBell's report lists it for manual review rather than marking it pass or fail on its own.
What level is WCAG 2.4.5?
Level AA, added in WCAG 2.0. Level AA is required to meet WCAG AA, the level referenced by the ADA, Section 508 and most accessibility laws.
Sources
- W3C: Understanding 2.4.5 Multiple Ways (opens in a new tab)
- W3C: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (opens in a new tab)
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