A labelled section of a page, like the header, main content, navigation, or footer, marked up so screen-reader users can jump straight to it instead of hearing everything in order.
Synonyms
- landmark
- aria landmark
- landmark role
Related terms
- screen reader
- semantic html
- skip link
- aria label
In plain words
- labelled page zones a screen reader can jump between
- the main regions of a page like header and footer marked for assistive tech
Usage example
By adding landmark regions, they let screen-reader users skip directly to the main content or the search box.
Don't confuse with…
- sectionA generic section just groups content visually; a landmark region carries a defined role like 'navigation' or 'main' that assistive technology can navigate to.
Categories
- Accessibility