1.2.1 Write the HTML source code by following the logical reading order
The order of writing the tags in the HTML source code must follow the logical reading order of the page.
This means that if a tag immediately precedes another tag when visually browsing over the page, the first tag must also immediately precede the other in the HTML code.
Tip
To test this criterion, you just need to deactivate the CSS and ensure that the resulting output corresponds to the reading order of the page when CSS is activated.
Warning
If content is hidden by default, make sure that it is positioned properly in the HTML flow when the styles are deactivated.
Related recommendations
- Previous recommendation: 1.1.3. Structure navigation menus with lists
- Next recommendation: 1.2.2. Ensure the consistency of the HTML order from one page to the next
