Skip Link

A hidden or visible hyperlink placed at the beginning of a web page that allows keyboard and screen reader users to jump directly to the main content, bypassing repeated navigation elements. Skip links address WCAG Success Criterion 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) by providing a mechanism to skip content that is repeated across multiple pages. Historically, designers used CSS techniques to visually hide skip links from sighted users while keeping them available to assistive technologies, though early screen readers sometimes failed to read CSS-hidden content. Modern best practice often makes skip links visible on keyboard focus, benefiting all keyboard users.