What WCAG 2.4.8 Requires
AAA only: visitors can tell where they are within a set of pages, for example through breadcrumbs, a site map, or a clearly indicated current step.
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 for breadcrumbs, a highlighted current navigation item, or a step indicator showing the visitor's location.
Common Failures
- A multi-step checkout has no indicator of which step the visitor is currently on.
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WCAG 2.4.8 Questions
What does WCAG 2.4.8 require?
AAA only: visitors can tell where they are within a set of pages, for example through breadcrumbs, a site map, or a clearly indicated current step.
Can AccessBell test WCAG 2.4.8 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 2.4.8?
Level AAA, added in WCAG 2.0. Level AAA is the highest, most demanding conformance level in WCAG.
Sources
- W3C: Understanding 2.4.8 Location (opens in a new tab)
- W3C: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (opens in a new tab)
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