No skip link

  • WCAG 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks, level A
  • Moderate
  • Structure
  • Automated
  • Server pass

Why it matters

Keyboard users have to tab through the whole header and menu on every page before they reach the content. A skip link removes that effort.

How to fix it

Add a link as the first focusable thing on the page that jumps to the main content. It can be hidden until it gets focus. The Safe Fixes module can add one for you.

<a class="skip-link" href="#content">Skip to content</a>
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<main id="content">

Read the W3C guidance: Understanding 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks.

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