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Add the Skip-to-Content button

Add the Skip-to-Content button

A "Skip to Main Content" link is a special navigation tool that appears at the very top of a webpage. While many users can quickly scan pages with their eyes, people using assistive technologies often need a faster way to reach the main content.

Here's why a "Skip to Main Content" link is essential:

  • Navigation challenge: Users with mobility disabilities need to tab through many links before reaching the main content
  • Physical effort: Repeatedly pressing keys or switches can be physically demanding for users controlling devices with limited movements
  • Quick access: This feature helps users jump directly to the main content, skipping past menus and headers

How to implement it:

  • Place the skip link as one of the first elements on the page
  • Make it hidden by default but visible when receiving keyboard focus
  • Ensure it appears prominently when users tab to it
  • Position it at the top of the page for quick access[1]
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