Set the reading order
Last updated: September 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Arrange content in a meaningful sequence for screen readers.
Layer order controls visual stacking; reading order controls the accessible content sequence.
Follow these steps
- 1
Open reading order
LayersReading order
Open Reading Order in the right-side Layers tab. The list shows the page’s accessible sequence. Click an item to select its block.
- 2
Plan a meaningful sequence
LayersReading order
For example, sequence a product heading, description, informative image, and action. In columns, check that reading does not jump to another column too early. Keep genuinely decorative items decorative.
- 3
Assign positions or return to automatic
LayersReading orderPosition
Choose a position beside each item or select Auto to remove a manual position. Check the resulting list after edits. Manual ordering may need revision when the layout changes.
- 4
Read the accessible version
ShareAccessibilityAccessible publication link
After updating the publication, open its accessible link. Navigate headings and read the content in sequence. An attractive canvas layout does not replace this check.
Result
The sequence should make sense without relying on visual positioning.