Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 2.4.1

Bypass Blocks

A method is available to bypass blocks of content that are repeated on multiple web pages.

  • Level A
  • Principle 2: Operable
  • Guideline 2.4: Navigable

In a user’s words

“Skip to content? Yes, please! I didn't come here for a scenic tour of your navigation.”

Who this helps: Blindness, Mobility Impairments

What each role can do

Product manager
Implement features that allow users to skip repetitive content.
Designer
Design "Skip to content" or similar links at the beginning of pages to aid in navigation.
Developer
Include mechanisms such as anchor links or skip links to bypass repetitive blocks of content.
Tester
Ensure that the "Skip to content" functionality works as intended across different devices and browsers.

Once it is fixed

“Now I can get to the good stuff without the detours. You're my GPS for the web!”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.4.1 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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