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Search functionality must be provided for all pages
Mandatory
WoVG
A commonly used method of finding information on a web site is via the Search capability of the site
Requirement
Ensure that the web site has search functionality and that each web page has a search box for access this functionality.
Recommendation
Use CSS to style the search box for the desired visual appearance, and ensure that the underlying HTML form is created according to accessibility standards.
Checking Tool
View the site in a browser to ensure that all pages have a search box. Enter some terms in the search box and view the returned resultset.
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