WCAG 1.3.2
Level A
Perceivable
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
When the reading order matters, it is preserved in the DOM/programmatic order.
What 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence means
Screen readers and keyboard users encounter content in a logical order that matches the visual meaning.
How to test
Disable CSS or tab through the page and confirm the order still makes sense.
How to meet it
Order content correctly in the HTML source; avoid using CSS positioning to reorder meaningful content away from source order.
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Official reference: Understanding 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence (W3C)
More Perceivable criteria
1.1.1 Non-text Content
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
1.2.4 Captions (Live)
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
1.3.4 Orientation
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
1.4.1 Use of Color
1.4.2 Audio Control
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
1.4.4 Resize Text
1.4.5 Images of Text
1.4.10 Reflow
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
1.4.12 Text Spacing
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus