Level ASince WCAG 2.0
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
Guideline 2.4: Navigable – People can find their way and always know where they are.
What does the rule require?
Repeated areas such as navigation can be skipped. Nobody should press Tab 30 times on every page to reach the content.
How to get it right
Make “Skip to content” the first link and use landmarks: <header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer>.
Who benefits most?
- People with motor disabilities
- Blind people
Official wording
This page explains the rule in simple words. Only the original W3C text is normative.
- “Understanding Bypass Blocks” at W3C (external site)
- Techniques in the WCAG Quick Reference (external site)