This is practical accessibility guidance for first-pass triage. It is not legal advice, a formal audit, WCAG certification, or a conformance guarantee.
What this means
A heading uses text that is generic, vague, or repeated across multiple headings.
Why it matters
Generic or repeated headings make it harder for screen reader users to understand the page outline and navigate to the right section.
How to fix it
- Replace generic headings with descriptive section labels.
- Make repeated headings more specific to their content.
- Avoid headings like "More," "Read more," "Section," or "Details." Use headings that name the actual topic.
What automated checks can detect
A checker can flag common generic terms and repeated heading texts.
What still needs manual review
A human reviewer should confirm whether the heading text accurately describes the section content and whether repeated headings are genuinely describing distinct content.
Automation cannot fully judge whether a heading is clear and useful in context.
Related tools and guides
- Open the related SiteCheck Canada tool
- See examples of better patterns.
- /guides/heading-structure-accessibility/
- /checklists/canadian-website-accessibility-checklist/
- /guides/what-automated-accessibility-checkers-miss/
- Canadian website accessibility checklist
- What automated accessibility checkers miss