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Checkpoint 10.5 - Core

Content comes after the navigation items in the HTML structure and not vice versa

DEECD Requirement

DEECD Guideline

Browsers use the order of the underlying HTML elements to establish tab order. Where the navigation items precede body content, tab order will logically follow top to bottom, left to right.

Requirement

Navigation HTML code must precede body content in the underlying HTML structure of the page.

Checking Tool

Internet Explorer - AIS toolbar: Source > View Source
Firefox - Web Developer's Toolbar: View Source > View Source

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