- What is skip navigation in terms of accessibility?
- What is a skip to content link?
- Why skip to main content link?
- How do I hide skip navigation links?
What is skip navigation in terms of accessibility?
A "skip navigation" link is a technique for facilitating similarly efficient access for users with certain disabilities. A "skip navigation" link is implemented by placing a named anchor at the point on the page where the main content begins (e.g., ).
What is a skip to content link?
A "skip to content" link is an ordinary link, usually before the main navigation menu at the top, linking to the main content on the web page. Since a point-and-click user doesn't need it, a "skip to main content link" is usually hidden and made visible when it is in focus.
Why skip to main content link?
Having a skip to main content link appear when it receives keyboard focus. The text is hidden offscreen in a manner that allows screen reader users to interact with it.
How do I hide skip navigation links?
Probably the most accessible method for visually hiding a skip link is to hide it off screen with CSS, then cause it to be positioned on screen when it receives keyboard focus.