diff --git a/lib/core/shell/src/lib/components/shell/shell.component.html b/lib/core/shell/src/lib/components/shell/shell.component.html
index 8345c53d91..30eb1369d4 100644
--- a/lib/core/shell/src/lib/components/shell/shell.component.html
+++ b/lib/core/shell/src/lib/components/shell/shell.component.html
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <adf-sidenav-layout-header>
     <ng-template let-isMenuMinimized="isMenuMinimized">
       <div
-        role="heading"
+        role="heading "
         aria-level="1"
         *ngIf="!hideSidenav"
       >