Empty Headings

Checks that heading elements have visible content

Rule ID	a11y/empty-heading
Category	Accessibility
Scope	Per-page
Severity	warning
Weight	5/10

Solution

Headings (h1-h6) must have text content for screen readers to announce. Empty headings create confusing navigation. Either add text content, use aria-label, or remove the empty heading element.

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[rules]
disable = ["a11y/empty-heading"]

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[rules]
disable = ["a11y/*"]

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[rules]
enable = ["a11y/empty-heading"]
disable = ["*"]