2.4.8 Location
Conformance level: AAA
Criterion released in WCAG version: 2.0
TL;DR: Help users understand where they are within a site or process (breadcrumbs, step indicators, clear section titles). Orientation cues reduce confusion.
Official description of the success criterion
Information about the user's location within a set of Web pages is available.
What to do?
Provide information about the user's location within a set of web pages.
Why is it important?
Enhances navigation by showing where the user is.
How to take this criterion into account in design?
Design a breadcrumb element to help the user figure out where they are at all times.