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| Test case | Without → With | Effect | Δ tokens | Δ turns |
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| case-21 | ✗→✓ | ▲ Improved | 0% | 0% |
| case-01 | ✓→✓ | = Same ✓ | -10% | 0% |
| case-02 | ✓→✓ | = Same ✓ | -21% | 0% |
| case-03 | ✓→✓ | = Same ✓ | 33% | 0% |
| case-04 | ✓→✓ | = Same ✓ | 3% | 0% |
Skip links save keyboard and screen reader users from tabbing through 50+ navigation items on every page visit—turning a frustrating experience into an efficient one.
Verify that a 'Skip to main content' link is present and functional at the beginning of the page.
Add a visually hidden skip link that becomes visible on focus and links to the main content area.
Explain how skip links improve efficiency for keyboard users by allowing them to bypass repeated navigation elements.
Review the rendered markup and interactive states that affect Include a skip navigation link. Flag exact elements, roles, labels, focus behavior, or keyboard interactions that violate the rule, and note how to verify the fix with browser accessibility tooling or assistive tech.
For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance, see references/rule.md.
Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/en/rules/accessibility/skip-navigation
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