/V. Structure

  1. Read more and see an example on homepage accessibility All top-level sections, or major parts, of the site are accessible from the homepage.
  2. Read more about page layout, organization, and scanning The layout is clear, with content well organized and structured for scanning.
  3. Header elements are used to convey document structure.
  4. Unique and descriptive headings, lists, and typographical emphasis are used for words or sections the unit wishes to highlight.
  5. Read more about placing important items above the "fold" Important items are placed above the 'fold.'
  6. Navigation menus are consistently placed.
  7. Read more about the use of clear category labels Clear category labels are used.
  8. There is a logical tab order through links, form controls, and objects, and tabs work within forms.
  9. Read more about using CSS to enable proper Web page printing Pages use print CSS statements to enable proper printing.
  10. Documents are organized so they may be read without style sheets, and information can still be accessed if the user changes the text and background colors.
  11. Tables are not used for layout unless the table makes sense when linearized.
  12. Row and column headers are identified in data tables.
  13. If frames are used, they are titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation.
  14. If frames are used, meaningful, useful noframes content is provided.

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