SkipLink enable screen readers and keyboard users to bypass navigation and access main content directly, which is crucial for those with motor disabilities. These links help users avoid repetitive actions, making navigation more efficient and reducing accessibility barriers.
Note: This tab list includes overflow; tab positions may be inaccurate or change when a tab is selected Examples
Accessibility
Key Function Tab
When focus moves into the webpage, places focus on the skip link.
If focus is on the skip link, moves focus to the next focusable element on the page, usually in the header.
Shift + Tab
If focus is on the skip link, closes it and sets focus to the previous focusable element, usually the last browser control.
If focus is on the main content of the page, sets focus to the previous focusable element, usually the last item in the header.
Enter / Space
If focus is on the skip link, activates it, moving focus to the targeted element at the beginning of the main content of the page.
Key Function Tab
When focus moves into the webpage, places focus on the skip link.
If focus is on the skip link, moves focus to the next focusable element on the page, usually in the header.
Shift + Tab
If focus is on the skip link, closes it and sets focus to the previous focusable element, usually the last browser control.
If focus is on the main content of the page, sets focus to the previous focusable element, usually the last item in the header.
Enter / Space
If focus is on the skip link, activates it, moving focus to the targeted element at the beginning of the main content of the page.
Key Function Tab
When focus moves into the webpage, places focus on the skip link.
If focus is on the skip link, moves focus to the next focusable element on the page, usually in the header.
Shift + Tab
If focus is on the skip link, closes it and sets focus to the previous focusable element, usually the last browser control.
If focus is on the main content of the page, sets focus to the previous focusable element, usually the last item in the header.
Enter / Space
If focus is on the skip link, activates it, moving focus to the targeted element at the beginning of the main content of the page.
