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G4_04 Sidebar correctly located in the document’s content order
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Use case(s): Fundamental 4: Logical Content Order
Last updated on January 3, 2025
Description
The objective of this technique is to show how to define the content order for sidebars in relation to the main flow of content.
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Expected Results
Checks #1 and #2 are true.
Procedures
- Check that the logical content order of the tags matches the author’s intent.
- Check that the order of the content within each tag matches the author’s intent.
Application to WCAG 2.x
This Technique addresses the following WCAG 2.x Success Critieria:
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09-001
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