What Is the Paragraph as Heading Violation?
Ensures bold
elements are not used in place of headings.
| WCAG Criterion | 1.3.1 |
| Impact | moderate |
| axe-core Rule ID | p-as-heading |
| WCAG Principle | Perceivable |
How to Fix Paragraph as Heading
Replace
Heading text
with proper heading elements (–). Use headings to create a logical document outline. Screen reader users navigate by headings to understand page structure.
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The Paragraph as Heading violation impacts users who rely on assistive technologies including:
- Users with low vision who magnify content
- Users with cognitive disabilities
- Older users with age-related accessibility needs
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. Fixing this violation improves access for millions of users.
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