DES 2.2 Provide additional navigational aids

Recommendations

• Provide a site search (if appropriate):
  • Place it on every page and ensure it is visible without scrolling;
  • Provide an advanced search:
    • The advanced search form should permit complex searches without knowledge of syntax such as boolean logic.
• Provide a site map/contents list.
• Provide 'breadcrumb' navigation:
  • This provides information about where the current page is in the site structure and provides navigation to higher levels;
  • It is helpful to have a 'you are here' title to the breadcrumb:
    • This will help everyone understand what it is, but can be particularly useful for screen reader users,
    • If necessary, the title can be hidden with CSS.
• Provide within page 'contents' navigation:
  • Useful on long pages with good structure;
  • Insert 'Back to top' links where useful on long pages.

Examples