Keyboard · WCAG 2.0 Level A
Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks
Ensure each page has at least one mechanism for a user to bypass navigation and jump straight to the content.
What it means
The bypass rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 2.4.1.
Who it affects
People who use a keyboard, switch device or other non-mouse input.
How to fix it
Give keyboard users a way to skip repeated content: a skip link, landmarks such as <main>, or headings.
<a class="skip" href="#main">Skip to content</a>
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Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: bypass.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "bypass" check?
Ensure each page has at least one mechanism for a user to bypass navigation and jump straight to the content.
How do I fix "Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks"?
Give keyboard users a way to skip repeated content: a skip link, landmarks such as <main>, or headings.
Who is affected by bypass failures?
People who use a keyboard, switch device or other non-mouse input.
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