3.2.3 Consistent Navigation
Conformance level: AA
Criterion released in WCAG version: 2.0
Official description of the success criterion
Navigational mechanisms that are repeated on multiple Web pages within a set of Web pages occur in the same relative order each time they are repeated, unless a change is initiated by the user.
What to do?
Use consistent navigation mechanisms across pages.
Why is it important?
Assists users in learning and navigating the site.
Common pitfalls
WCAG Failure F66: Presenting navigation links in a different relative order on different pages.