[A11Y] [Low] Consider adding skip-to-content link #40

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opened 2026-02-19 20:08:52 +00:00 by continue[bot] · 0 comments

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WCAG Level: A (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks)
Severity: Low (Docsy theme may handle this)
Category: Skip Links & Navigation

Issue Description

The site should have a "Skip to main content" link as the first focusable element to allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation.

User Impact

Affected Users: Keyboard-only users, screen reader users
Severity: Users must tab through all navigation elements repeatedly on each page

Investigation Needed

This site uses the Docsy theme which may already include skip links. This issue is to:

Verify if Docsy includes a skip link by default
If not present, add one to the layout

Recommended Fix (if needed)

Add to base layout template or create a partial:

<a class="skip-link" href="#main-content">Skip to main content</a>

With corresponding CSS:

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: 0;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 100;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}

Testing Instructions

Load the homepage
Press Tab as the first keyboard action
Verify a "Skip to main content" link appears and is focusable
Activate the link and verify focus moves to main content area

Resources

Acceptance Criteria

Verify if Docsy theme includes skip link
If not, implement skip link
Test keyboard navigation
Manual testing completed

## Accessibility Issue: Missing Skip Link **WCAG Level:** A (2.4.1 Bypass Blocks) **Severity:** Low (Docsy theme may handle this) **Category:** Skip Links & Navigation ### Issue Description The site should have a "Skip to main content" link as the first focusable element to allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation. ### User Impact - **Affected Users:** Keyboard-only users, screen reader users - **Severity:** Users must tab through all navigation elements repeatedly on each page ### Investigation Needed This site uses the Docsy theme which may already include skip links. This issue is to: 1. Verify if Docsy includes a skip link by default 2. If not present, add one to the layout ### Recommended Fix (if needed) Add to base layout template or create a partial: ```html <a class="skip-link" href="#main-content">Skip to main content</a> ``` With corresponding CSS: ```css .skip-link { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 8px; z-index: 100; } .skip-link:focus { top: 0; } ``` ### Testing Instructions 1. Load the homepage 2. Press Tab as the first keyboard action 3. Verify a "Skip to main content" link appears and is focusable 4. Activate the link and verify focus moves to main content area ### Resources - [WCAG 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/bypass-blocks.html) - [WebAIM: Skip Navigation Links](https://webaim.org/techniques/skipnav/) - [Docsy Theme Accessibility](https://www.docsy.dev/docs/adding-content/navigation/) ### Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Verify if Docsy theme includes skip link - [ ] If not, implement skip link - [ ] Test keyboard navigation - [ ] Manual testing completed ---