WCAG 2.4.1
Level A
Operable
2.4.1 Bypass Blocks
A mechanism is available to skip repeated blocks (e.g. a "skip to main content" link).
What 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks means
Keyboard and screen-reader users can jump past the header/nav to the main content.
How to test
Tab from the top of the page and confirm a skip link (or landmarks/headings) lets you bypass navigation.
How to meet it
Add a visible-on-focus skip link to #main-content and use ARIA landmarks/headings.
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Official reference: Understanding 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (W3C)
More Operable criteria
2.1.1 Keyboard
2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap
2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
2.2.1 Timing Adjustable
2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
2.3.1 Three Flashes or Below Threshold
2.4.2 Page Titled
2.4.3 Focus Order
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
2.4.5 Multiple Ways
2.4.6 Headings and Labels
2.4.7 Focus Visible
2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
2.5.3 Label in Name
2.5.4 Motion Actuation
2.5.7 Dragging Movements
2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum)