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Guidelines

for Indian Government Apps & Websites

S.No. GUIDELINE REF. No.
14 Complete web page is navigable using keyboard only (using tab or 7.5 (g)
arrow keys).
15 Current navigation location (Keyboard focus indicator) is visible on 7.5 (o)
the webpage while operating or navigating the page through a key-
board.
16 Web pages allow the user to bypass blocks of content like navigation 6.8.8
menus that are repeated on multiple pages (by using the skip to con-
tent link).
17 Any web page within the website is locatable either through “search” 6.9.1,
or a “sitemap”.
6.10.1
18 Navigational mechanisms that are repeated across the website occur in 6.8.2,
the same relative order on each page.
6.2.1
19 If a webpage can be navigated sequentially and the navigation se- 7.5 (m)
quence affect the meaning of operation, then all components must
receive focus in the same meaningful sequence (Creating a logical tab
order through links, form controls, and objects).
20 The purpose of each link is clear. 7.5 (h)
21 Time limit for time dependent web functions is adjustable by the user. 7.5 (c)

22 Complete & self-explanatory title that describes the topic and purpose 2.1.6
of the page has been provided.
23 Headings wherever used, correctly describe topic or purpose of con- 5.6.1
tent.
24 Language of the complete web page has been indicated. If there is a 5.3.7
change in language within a webpage it also indicated.
25 Nomenclature of components that have the same functionality is uni- 5.4.2
form across the website.
26 When any component on the web page receives focus or its settings are 7.5 (j)
changed it does not initiate change in context.
27 Changing the setting of any user interface components does not auto- 7.5 (i)
matically cause a change in context.
28 If an input error is detected, the item is identified and the error is 7.5 (e)
described to the user in text. Suggestions for correction if known are
provided to the user. 7.5 (p)
29 Labels or instructions have been provided wherever input from the 7.5 (b)
users is required.
30 For Web pages that cause legal commitments or financial transactions 7.5 (q)
a mechanism is available for reviewing, confirming, and correcting in-
formation before finalizing the submission.

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