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Accessibility fix guide

How to fix: Every page needs a top-level heading

A single <h1> that names the page’s main topic anchors the heading outline and orients assistive-tech users as soon as they arrive.

The fix

Add a single <h1> that describes the main content of the page.

Before and after

Fails 
<h2>Welcome</h2>
Passes 
<h1>Welcome to Acme</h1>

Related fixes

Related fix Every page needs a title Related fix The page must declare its language Related fix Headings must follow a logical order Related fix Every page needs one main landmark Related reading The EU Accessibility Act, explained

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