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Creating an accessible table of contents is vital for ensuring that every visitor, including those who use assistive technologies, can move through the document with ease. A properly formatted table of contents benefits every visitor but also complies with WCAG guidelines.

To ensure its accessibility, start by employing correct HTML semantics. The table of contents should be wrapped in a nav element, which signals to screen readers that this section contains navigation links. Inside the nav element, employ an unordered list to structure the navigation items, ketik as unordered lists are easily interpreted that screen readers can announce clearly. Each list element should have exactly one hyperlink linking to the corresponding section on the page.

The href attribute of each link needs to match a target id on the target heading, ensuring that clicking the link scrolls the user to the correct location.

Headings within the content must be logically structured and sequenced using the full heading scale. This hierarchy allows screen reader users to comprehend the content layout and find content faster. Never skip levels, such as going from h1 directly to h3, as this confuses navigation.

The link text must be descriptive and concise. Instead of using generic phrases like "click here" or "read more", use precise titles like "What Is Accessibility?" or "Fixing Common Errors". Screen readers will read aloud this content, so it should accurately reflect the destination content.

It is also crucial to apply an aria-label or aria-labelledby on the nav element if the context is not immediately clear. For example, if there are multiple navigation sections on the page, labeling the table of contents as "Main navigation index" helps users differentiate it from secondary menus.

Refrain from dynamically generating the TOC via JavaScript unless no alternative exists, as this may create barriers for screen reader users if not executed properly. If you must generate it dynamically, ensure the content is communicated via ARIA live regions or by triggering focus changes appropriately.

Testing with actual screen readers such as JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver is critical. Use only keyboard and screen reader controls to explore the TOC to verify that each link is announced correctly, that the hierarchy is understandable, and that navigation follows a natural sequence. Also, make sure keyboard navigation works properly, meaning users can tab through each link without getting stuck or skipping items. The focus outlines need to be visible, allowing users who navigate with keyboards to understand their location.

Pay attention to where the TOC appears in the document. It ought to come right after the page intro, ideally near the beginning of the main content, so screen reader users can locate it immediately without having to navigate through large blocks of text first.

If a toggle button controls the TOC visibility, make sure the button is properly labeled with ARIA attributes, such as aria-expanded and aria-controls attributes, to communicate its current status and purpose.

Implementing these recommendations, you create a table of contents that is not only visually helpful but also genuinely accessible, giving every user the freedom to access information independently.