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Use when reviewing templates, rendered HTML, or shared components related to Use semantic HTML elements. Validate the final browser-facing markup, not just the source framework abstraction.

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Use semantic HTML elements

Screen readers use semantic elements to navigate pages—users can jump directly to <main> content or <nav>. Search engines also use semantics to understand content hierarchy.

Quick Reference

  • Use , , for page structure
  • Use for self-contained content, for grouped content
  • Use for navigation, for related/sidebar content
  • Only one per page, but multiple / allowed

Check

Review this HTML structure to ensure it uses appropriate semantic elements like header, main, section, article, aside, and footer instead of generic div elements.

Fix

Replace generic div elements with semantic HTML5 elements that accurately describe the content structure and purpose.

Explain

Explain how semantic HTML elements improve accessibility, SEO, and code maintainability by providing meaningful structure to web content.

Code Review

Review templates, server-rendered HTML, and shared components that output markup related to Use semantic HTML elements. Flag exact elements, attributes, and routes where the rendered HTML violates the rule.

For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/html/html5-semantic-elements