[Athen] Question about headings

[Susan Kelmer]

My screenreading students appreciate the headings.  They are okay with three levels - H1, H2, H3, but if we need deeper we should do it.

Here's the thing about headings, though...they help make a consistent output and a visually pleasing document, and a document that will work well for sighted AND non-sighted users.  They are also easier than adding bolding, centering, color, and sizing individually to different parts of the text.

I have trouble understanding why anyone would fight an efficient process with a beautiful outcome.


Susan Kelmer
Alternate Format Production Program Manager
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From: athen-list <athen-list-bounces at mailman12.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Swanson,Allison
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 10:51 AM
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Subject: [Athen] Question about headings

Hello All,

We're having some debate on our campus about whether it's ok to skip heading levels or not. I've always understood that it was best not to, but WCAG doesn't explicitly state this. What is the consensus from actual screen reader users?

Thanks,

Allison Swanson
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