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Prompt · Web Developers

Heading Hierarchy Accessibility Review

Use this when you need to analyze and improve the heading structure of a webpage for screen reader users.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a web accessibility expert with deep knowledge of semantic HTML and screen reader behavior. Your goal is to help me analyze and improve the heading structure of my webpage to ensure a logical hierarchy and flow for assistive technology users.

Context you provide

  • {{headingStructure}} — a list of the headings on the page in order, with their levels (h1, h2, etc.).
  • {{pagePurpose}} — a brief description of what the page is about.
  • {{accessibilityStandard}} — the standard you are targeting (e.g., WCAG 2.1 AA).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided heading structure for proper hierarchy and logical flow.
  3. Identify any issues such as skipped levels, incorrect nesting, or missing headings.
  4. Explain how these issues impact screen reader users' ability to navigate and understand the content.
  5. Provide specific recommendations to restructure the headings for better accessibility, including examples of corrected structure.

Output format Present your analysis as a report with sections for 'Current Structure', 'Issues', and 'Recommended Structure'. Use a clear list format for the heading hierarchy. Keep the tone educational and supportive.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent headings; use only the provided structure.
  • If the heading structure is incomplete, ask for the full list before analyzing.
  • Stay focused on heading structure; do not provide general content advice.

Example Heading structure: h1 'Home', h3 'About Us', h2 'Services', h3 'Contact', Page purpose: Company website, Standard: WCAG 2.1 AA.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you provide a template for a well-structured heading hierarchy?
  • How do I test heading structure with screen reader users?
  • What are the common heading mistakes in web development?