Navigation

12.1  Navigation systems

Does each set of pages provide at least two different navigation systems (except in special cases)?

12.2  Consistency of navigation

In each set of pages, are the menu and navigation bars always in the same place (except in special cases)?

12.3  Site map

Is the “site map” page relevant?

12.4  Access to site map

In each set of pages, can the “site map” page be reached through an identical feature?

12.5  Search engine

In each set of pages, can the search engine be reached in an identical way?

12.6  Grouping zones

Can the content grouping areas present on several web pages (header, main navigation, main content, footer and search engine areas) be reached or skipped?

12.7  Skip link

On each web page, is a skip link or quick access link to the main content area present (except in special cases)?

12.8  Tab order

On each web page, is the tab order consistent?

12.9  Keyboard trap

On each web page, navigation must not contain any keyboard trap. Is this rule followed?

12.10  Keyboard shortcuts

On each web page, can keyboard shortcuts that use only one key (lowercase or uppercase letter, punctuation, digit or symbol) be controlled by the user?

12.11  Additional content reachable

On each web page, can additional content that appears on hover, focus or activation of an interface component be reached with the keyboard, where necessary?