[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #31315: _navigation_markup doesn't allow themes/plugins to customize template.

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#31315: _navigation_markup doesn't allow themes/plugins to customize template.
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 Reporter:  joedolson                |      Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)             |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                   |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General                  |    Version:
 Severity:  normal                   |   Keywords:  has-patch
  Focuses:  accessibility, template  |
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 While the default template may be excellent for many themes, the use of an
 additional landmark role generated by the <nav> element and the specific
 use of an H2 element can lead to problems.

 The problems related to two specific issues: first, a profusion of minor
 navigation groupings referenced by landmarks can make navigation using
 landmarks less useful. The specifications for the <nav> element note that
 "the element is primarily intended for sections that consist of major
 navigation blocks" (http://www.w3.org/TR/2011/WD-html5-author-20110705
 /the-nav-element.html). While for a given site, this may constitute a
 major navigation element (in purpose, if not in number of links), it's
 certainly not going to be the case for all.

 The second issue relates to headings hierarchies - the H2 heading may not
 fit with the needs of a given design for providing an accurate hierarchy.

 This is ultimately a very minor change; simply allowing authors the
 possibility of changing the default templates in this function.

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