WCAG 2.2 · Perceivable · Level A
1.3.2 — Meaningful Sequence
When the order of content matters, the DOM/reading order must match the visual order.
Level APerceivable
What it means
When the order of content matters, the DOM/reading order must match the visual order.
How to meet it
Keep the source order logical; don't rely on CSS positioning to fix reading order.
How AccessScan checks this
This criterion needs a rendered page or human judgement (for example colour contrast, focus visibility, or media review), so it’s part of manual testing and our upcoming deep scan rather than the free static scan.
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