Breadcrumbs trail versus Back button

Hi everyone

I like to ask about the importance of the breadcrumb trail, which our site currently have.

We are testing a layout from a stakeholder where we will remove the breadcrumb trail, and instead, the user navigates back using the back button.

What are the accessibility implications of such step?

Part of the reply that I have prepared in regards to this issue is the following:

I have referenced this to three WCAG SC, namely:

  *   SC 2.4.5: Multiple ways – Level AA) Users must have multiple ways to navigate to a page.
  *   (SC 3.2.3: Consistent Navigation – Level AA) Consistent navigation.
  *   (SC 2.4.8 Location – Level AAA) Provide a way for the user to orient themselves within a web site.

I’d like to hear your thoughts and recommendations.
Are the three SCs applicable in this case?

Thanks.

Kind regards

Charissa
UX Team/Accessibility Specialist
NSW Gov Digital Channels team




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