- Success Criterion 2.4.5
- Conformance level AA
2.4.5 · Multiple Ways
Lesson overview · Multiple Ways
In plain language
There must be at least two ways to find pages (menu + search, sitemap, index...).
Who it affects
People with cognitive or visual disabilities who prefer search, sitemaps, or alternate nav styles.
How to check
Confirm at least two working routes to reach content (navigation, search, sitemap) and spot-check they actually find deep pages.
Common misconception
Having a navigation menu is not “two ways.” This rule requires two genuinely independent routes, like navigation plus a working search, not two variations of the same menu.
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Scenarios in this lesson
- Website With No Real Second Way to Find Content
- Deep Pages Reachable Only Through One Navigation Path
- Site Search That’s Broken or Doesn’t Index Most Pages
- Sitemap Link That Leads to an Empty or Outdated Page
- Sequential-Only Article Pagination With No Table of Contents
- Search Results Page That Can Only Be Reached via Search
- Second Way to Navigate Available on Desktop but Not Mobile