WCAG 2.2 · Level A · Understandable

WCAG 3.2.6 — Consistent Help

If help mechanisms (contact, help link) repeat across pages, they must appear in a consistent location.

WCAG 3.2.6 at a glance

Level A · Principle: Understandable · Added in WCAG 2.2. Level A is the minimum — failing it blocks some users entirely.

What it means

If help mechanisms (contact, help link) repeat across pages, they must appear in a consistent location.

Who it helps

Users with cognitive disabilities seeking help.

Common failures

  • Help/contact link in different places on different pages

How to meet WCAG 3.2.6

  1. Place repeated help mechanisms in the same relative order across pages

How to test it

Manual.

Frequently asked questions

Is WCAG 3.2.6 Level A or AA?
WCAG 3.2.6 (Consistent Help) is a Level A success criterion, introduced in WCAG 2.2. Level A is the baseline.
How do I test WCAG 3.2.6?
Manual.

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