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When to Use

Apply when organizing content, creating page structures, or arranging visual elements spatially.

Rules

• Use semantic HTML structure for content hierarchy
• Ensure logical reading and navigation order
• Provide clear visual groupings of related content
• Maintain consistent layout patterns across similar pages
• Ensure content reflows appropriately on different screen sizes
• Provide clear landmarks and section headings
• Avoid layout that depends solely on sensory characteristics
• Ensure touch targets meet minimum size requirements (44px by 44px)
• Provide visible focus indicators that are clearly distinguishable
• Ensure focus order follows logical reading sequence
• Avoid focus traps that prevent keyboard navigation
• Provide skip links for repeated navigation sections