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WebAIM Skip Navigation Links
Explains skip navigation links for keyboard and screen-reader users, recommends placing the link first, making it prominent when focused, and avoiding display none or hidden attributes.
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. | WebAIM documents first-item placement, visible focused state, focus transfer, wording, and hiding techniques that make skip links fail. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as ux-research evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: WebAIM. Last checked: .