a11y: Skip Link Does Not Bypass Content

Author: jesusbalderramawguCreated Sep 17, 2026Updated Sep 17, 2026

Description

Accessibility Issue: Skip Link Does Not Bypass Content WCAG Criteria 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (A)

Severity: Minor Issue Type: Platform Problem Description Activating the link does not provide a meaningful shortcut for keyboard users.

Expected Behavior The "Skip to Main Content" link should move focus directly to the beginning of the main content region, bypassing navigation, headers, and other repeated content.

Impact Keyboard and screen reader users do not receive the intended benefit of the skip link and must continue navigating through content that the skip link is meant to bypass. This reduces efficiency and can increase the effort required to access page content.

Scope Global – Skip to main content link

Source: openedx/openedx-platform