Matan · WCAG · Operable

Skip-to-content link

WCAG 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks: keyboard users should jump past repeated navigation.

Pass condition in our engine: A skip-to-content style link is detected.

1. Problem description

We look for an in-page link whose text or href looks like skip/jump to content or #main. The link can be visually hidden until focused. Missing skip links are exhausting on pages with huge menus.

2. Most common causes

  • The theme never included one.
  • The skip link points to a missing id.
  • It is added only in a client bundle.

3. How to fix it

  1. Put <a href="#main">Skip to content</a> as the first focusable element.
  2. Ensure id="main" exists on <main>.
  3. Make it visible on :focus.

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