Landmark Presence Check
Check for semantic page regions that help assistive-technology users navigate quickly.
Check your websiteWhy this check matters
Landmarks such as header, nav, main, and footer provide reliable shortcuts around repeated content and clarify the purpose of major page regions.
Passing evidence
<header>…</header>
<main>…</main>
<footer>…</footer>Common failing evidence
<div class="header">…</div>
<div class="content">…</div>Possible false positives
- Small embedded documents may legitimately contain fewer landmarks.
- ARIA landmark roles are valid alternatives when native elements cannot be used.
How to fix it safely
- Wrap primary content in one main landmark.
- Use native header, nav, aside, and footer elements where their meanings fit.
- Label repeated landmarks so users can distinguish them.
How to verify the fix
- Inspect the browser accessibility tree.
- Use a screen reader's landmark navigation list.
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