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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
54
GRADE
F
FIX
5
REVIEW
7
PASS
1
INFO
0
Checks
13
1 PASS 7 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Form Accessibility
Action
19 of 21 controls have issues
FIX
19 of 21 controls have issues
Critical::
16 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="checkbox" name="marketing" id="marketing-3376713"> (+6 more)
Warning::
3 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="email" name="email" id="email-3376713">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-3613005">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-3756384">
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
21 controls
2 labeled
3 placeholder only
16 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#site-search-3699114-termtextSite searchfor/id
#site-search-2841699-termtextSite searchfor/id
#email-3376713email(Enter email address)placeholder only
#email-3613005email(Enter email address)placeholder only
#email-3756384email(Enter email address)placeholder only
logoutsubmit(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none
logoutsubmit(none)none
logoutsubmit(none)none
logoutsubmit(none)none
logoutsubmit(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none
#marketing-3376713checkbox(none)none
#g-recaptcha-responsetextarea(none)none
logoutsubmit(none)none
#marketing-3613005checkbox(none)none
#g-recaptcha-response-1textarea(none)none
logoutsubmit(none)none
#marketing-3756384checkbox(none)none
#g-recaptcha-response-2textarea(none)none
#g-recaptcha-response-100000textarea(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="checkbox" name="marketing" id="marketing-3376713"> (+6 more)

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="email" name="email" id="email-3376713">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-3613005">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-3756384">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
Landmark Structure
8 landmarks
REVIEW
8 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main" MAIN (missing!) ASIDE "Left Main Menu" CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

C
Alt Text Quality
Action
3 of 58 images have issues
REVIEW
3 of 58 images have issues
Critical::
3 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
53 image(s) with good alt text
58 images 53 good alt text 1 decorative 3 missing
IssueCount
missing3 image(s)
too long1 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Breaking News - Headlines & Top Stories | The Star ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
16 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
16 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass 10 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Toronto Star News - …4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h2 If I Were Mayor4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h2 Best of the Star4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h3 New from The Star4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h3 Trending4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h3 News Tips4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h3 theStar.com4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h3 Toronto Star Newspap…4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h3 Advertising4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
h3 Initiatives4.58:13.0:1
#000000
#767576
Pass
title Breaking News - Head…5.24:14.5:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
a Skip to main content5.17:14.5:1
#000000
#7E7E7E
Pass
span Log In5.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass
span 9°5.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass
span Tuesday, April 215.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass
u Play Now! $40M5.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass
label Site search5.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass
span Search5.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass
a Newsletters5.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass
a Today's paper5.03:14.5:1
#000000
#7C7C7C
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 88/100 — 4 failing, 27 passed
REVIEW
88

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Clear Search div#site-search-form-3699114 > form#site-search-3699114 > div.user-controls-cancel-button > span#search-cancel-3699114

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
REGISTER TO ATTEND div.promoInnerBox > div.promoText > div.promoLink > a
terms of use div.promo-designer-wrapper > div.info-text-outer > p.info-text > a
privacy policy div.promo-designer-wrapper > div.info-text-outer > p.info-text > a
privacy policy div.promo-designer-wrapper > div.info-text-outer > p.info-text > a
terms of service div.promo-designer-wrapper > div.info-text-outer > p.info-text > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.promoBox > div.promoInnerBox > div.promoImage > img div.promoBox > div.promoInnerBox > div.promoImage > img

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SALE Only $1 div.user-promo-mobile > div.anonymous > div.user-promo-button > a
Vinay Menon: Chill out, Toronto. Drake’s ice mountain and fireball are his vers… div.card-body > div.card-headline > h3.tnt-headline > a.tnt-asset-link
Gregor Chisholm: The Blue Jays aren’t missing Bo Bichette, and the brutal Mets … div.card-body > div.card-headline > h3.tnt-headline > a.tnt-asset-link
Lisi Tesher: My boyfriend is incarcerated. I’ve given so much to help him. But … div.card-body > div.card-headline > h3.tnt-headline > a.tnt-asset-link
Mike Wilner: Blue Jays vs. Angels: Struggling Hoffman finds groove in series-op… div.card-body > div.card-headline > h3.tnt-headline > a.tnt-asset-link
Gregor Chisholm: The Blue Jays aren’t missing Bo Bichette, and the brutal Mets … div.card-body > div.card-headline > h3.tnt-headline > a.tnt-asset-link
Vinay Menon: Chill out, Toronto. Drake’s ice mountain and fireball are his vers… div.card-body > div.card-headline > h3.tnt-headline > a.tnt-asset-link
Lora Grady: How can I get the best interest rate on my car loan? div.card-body > div.card-headline > h3.tnt-headline > a.tnt-asset-link
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Skip links are focusable.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A
Heading Hierarchy
109 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
109 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H4 The toronto EditionChange Location
  • H4 The Star EditionChange Location
  • H4 The Star EditionChange Location
  • H1 Toronto Star News - Breaking News Stories
  • H3 ‘It’s terrifying’: Fairview Mall security employee shot after confronting thief near jewelry store skipped
  • H3 Drug dealer sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter for role in bystander’s killing outside Leslieville supervised-injection site
  • H3 Doug Ford’s cabinet approved $28.9M jet
  • H3 Carney reveals new members of revived Canada-U. S. trade advisory council
  • H3 Former Conservative leader explains why he joined Mark Carney’s trade advisory council
  • H3 A network of YouTube accounts is promoting U.S. annexation to Albertans, researchers say. It has 40M views
  • H3 Shooting at Mexico pyramids that killed Canadian tourist was planned: officials
  • H3 Drake’s ‘Iceman’ sculpture downtown sparks police response as fans hack off chunks, set fire to blocks
  • H3 Vinay Menon: Chill out, Toronto. Drake’s ice mountain and fireball are his version of a love letter
  • H3 Toronto has a new master plan to win over tourists — but there are a few things that need fixing first
  • H3 What Doug Ford’s expansion plans may mean for the Toronto neighbourhood nearest to Billy Bishop airport
  • H3 Anand: Global Affairs called in Israeli ambassador after Canadian killed in Lebanon
  • H3 US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears
  • H3 Kenneth Law’s websites allegedly sold poisons used in dozens of suicides. These families are furious he may not face a Canadian murder trial
  • H3 Anthropic’s latest AI model sparking global fears of new era of cyber attacks
  • H3 New from The Star
  • H2 Opinion
  • H3 Doug Ford makes many terrible decisions
  • H3 High-speed train must stop in downtown Toronto and Montreal to compete with flying
  • H3 Doug Ford can seem politically invincible. So did a former PC premier. Then he bought a jet
  • H3 Toronto may finally drop this 24-year ban this week. Why we should relish the moment
  • H3 Trending
  • H3 A network of YouTube accounts is promoting U.S. annexation to Albertans, researchers say. It has 40M views
  • H3 Mark Carney gets mixed reviews for response to ‘Donald Trump’s war on Canada’
  • H3 Mark Carney to reboot Canada-U.S. trade advisory council
  • H3 Drake freezes downtown Toronto as fiery album-release stunts spark City Council backlash
  • H3 Gregor Chisholm: The Blue Jays aren’t missing Bo Bichette, and the brutal Mets might be getting buyer’s remorse
  • H3 ‘It’s terrifying’: Fairview Mall security employee shot after confronting thief near jewelry store
  • H2 GTA
  • H3 Liberty Village, Parkdale hit by power outages impacting more than 1,800 Toronto Hydro customers
  • H3 Scarborough fire at auto repair shop leaves firefighter injured
  • H3 Multiple tow-truck fires overnight in Brampton probed as suspected arson: police
  • H3 Baby dies in hospital after being found unresponsive in vehicle in Toronto neighbourhood
  • H3 Toronto hospitals are scrapping in-person prenatal classes. New parents are upset at the loss of a rite of passage
  • H3 This $17M customizable penthouse boasts a 6,000 sq. ft. rooftop terrace overlooking the Rosedale Ravine
  • H2 If I Were Mayor
  • H3 Potholes and the Taylor Swift problem: Why Toronto needs your biggest ideas right now
  • H3 As a young reporter, I saw the power of local politics. Now I have an idea to shape Toronto’s next election. Here’s where you come in
  • H3 Just how hard is it to be mayor? Canadian politicians weigh in, as Star launches ‘If I Were Mayor’ series
  • H4 More from The Star & Partners
  • H2 Business
  • H3 Sobeys expands deal with digital shelf labels firm JRTech Solutions
  • H3 Oilsands have strong growth potential, but pipeline constraints loom: Enverus
  • H3 S&P/TSX composite falls more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also move lower
  • H3 Can AI make a ‘human’ movie? A new Toronto festival aims to provoke debate about future of film
  • H3 Some Canadian exporters could get refunds after ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs struck down
  • H3 Apple’s new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
  • H2 Canada
  • H3 CPAC cancels two news programs, citing ‘accelerating revenue decline’
  • H3 Man charged in Vancouver online child-luring case involving images for money
  • H3 Truck blaze along in B.C.‘s Coquihalla Highway sets off wildfire, closes route
  • H3 Winnipeg council to vote on removing member accused of sex crime from duties
  • H3 B.C. guide gets $30,000 penalty for leading client on hunt outside licence area
  • H3 Slain Mountie’s family decries ‘systemic failure’ after suspect ruled unfit for trial
  • H2 Politics
  • H3 High-speed rail pitch draws high levels of support and opposition: poll
  • H3 Former Tory leader to Poilievre: forget floor-crossings, focus on policy
  • H3 ‘More bluster’: Poilievre, LeBlanc dismiss Lutnick’s comments on trade strategy
  • H3 Doug Ford’s cabinet approved $28.9M jet
  • H3 Former Conservative leader explains why he joined Mark Carney’s trade advisory council
  • H3 Anand: Global Affairs called in Israeli ambassador after Canadian killed in Lebanon
  • H2 Best of the Star
  • H3 Prince Edward County has become a glamorous destination. If you live there, it might be a different story
  • H3 Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short and more on how a house on Avenue Road spawned a generation of comedy greats
  • H3 How Toronto’s condo crash derailed the 75-tower plan for Scarborough’s Golden Mile
  • H2 World
  • H3 2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say
  • H3 Dr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversight
  • H3 US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears
  • H3 Warsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for them
  • H3 Stocks and oil prices waver on uncertainty about U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks
  • H3 The Latest: US-Iran talks are in doubt as ceasefire nears an end
  • H2 Life
  • H3 Lisi Tesher: My boyfriend is incarcerated. I’ve given so much to help him. But have I lost myself? Ask Lisi
  • H3 Inside the Queen’s final crisis: Why Elizabeth II chose motherly love over royal pragmatism for Andrew
  • H3 Horoscope for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
  • H2 Sports
  • H3 Green sticks with process as Senators search for response down 2-0 to Hurricanes
  • H3 Flyers winger Porter Martone stands out as youth is served early in the NHL playoffs
  • H3 Eagles, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Jets and Dolphins could be among the active teams in the first round
  • H3 Mike Wilner: Blue Jays vs. Angels: Struggling Hoffman finds groove in series-opening Toronto win
  • H3 Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram gets job done for Oilers in first career playoff win
  • H3 Gregor Chisholm: The Blue Jays aren’t missing Bo Bichette, and the brutal Mets might be getting buyer’s remorse
  • H2 Entertainment
  • H3 Vinay Menon: Chill out, Toronto. Drake’s ice mountain and fireball are his version of a love letter
  • H3 Can AI make a ‘human’ movie? A new Toronto festival aims to provoke debate about future of film
  • H3 Inside the downtown ice-melting vigil for Drake’s ‘Iceman’ album reveal — no blowtorches allowed
  • H2 Beauty and Fashion
  • H3 Grown women are finally being celebrated in fashion, as stylish grandmothers land campaigns and catwalks
  • H3 Slingbacks are spring’s biggest shoe trend. They’re also a pain to walk in — here are hacks worth trying
  • H3 A chunk of my eyebrow hair fell out due to alopecia. Here’s how I filled in the gaps
  • H2 Real Estate
  • H3 This $10.7-million Lytton Park home is rife with detail, marble and heated floors
  • H3 Commercial real estate market at turning point as vacancies drop: report
  • H3 How Toronto’s condo crash derailed the 75-tower plan for Scarborough’s Golden Mile
  • H2 Autos
  • H3 Lora Grady: How can I get the best interest rate on my car loan?
  • H3 Welcome back, Cherokee! This Jeep sports a hybrid engine and plenty more
  • H3 What’s the most powerful Porsche ever made like to drive?
  • H3 News Tips
  • H3 theStar.com
  • H3 Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd.
  • H3 Advertising
  • H3 Initiatives
  • H4 Browser Compatibility

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

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