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GOV.UK Design System Skip link
Documents skip links for keyboard-only users, placement immediately after the opening body tag or cookie banner, visible-on-keyboard-focus behavior, and bypassing top-level navigation to main content.
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What this source can teach
Use this source to study a complete public-service task and the guidance that supports its implementation.
- Start with the original. Open the source and find the guidance or example relevant to your task.
- Trace the connection. Use the claim notes below to see how this site applies the source to specific patterns.
- Check the setting. Compare the source's platform, people, and constraints with your own decision.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip link | Choose a skip link when repeated blocks appear before the primary content on pages in a site, service, product shell, or app. | The skip link is reachable before the repeated content it bypasses. | GOV.UK documents keyboard-only skip links, placement before repeated navigation, visual hiding until focus, and main-content bypass behavior. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as service-manual evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: GOV.UK Design System. Last checked: .