Accessibility A-13
DOM Order = Reading
Order
Order
CSS-reordered
DOM: Footer
DOM: Main
DOM: Header
CSS order: 3 1 2
DOM: Main
DOM: Header
CSS order: 3 1 2
Logical DOM
DOM: Header
DOM: Main
DOM: Footer
Matches visual order
DOM: Main
DOM: Footer
Matches visual order
LaunchYourVibe A-13
Screen readers follow the DOM: not what's visible on screen. Using CSS
order, float, or absolute positioning to rearrange visuals without reordering HTML creates a disjointed reading experience for keyboard and screen reader users.