[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #21310: Need skip link(s) at top of admin pages

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#21310: Need skip link(s) at top of admin pages
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 Reporter:  grahamarmfield  |      Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)    |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal          |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Accessibility   |    Version:  3.4.1
 Severity:  normal          |   Keywords:
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 When a user arrives at any of the admin screens (except perhaps for
 Dashboard) they are probably trying to perform some piece of admin on
 their site - whether it be add a new post, tweak some settings etc.

 For users who are unable to use a mouse or other pointing device (eg
 blind, motor impaired, etc) it is laborious having to tab through all the
 navigation links to get to the bit where they can do this.

 Please could a 'Skip Link' be added to the top of the main left hand
 navigation column - ie the first link that people come across when
 tabbing. The destination for the 'skip link' should be the div that
 contains the main functionality area, or perhaps just before the 'Screen
 Options' link.

 This link will directly help those using screen readers and those sighted
 individuals who are unable to use a mouse.

 I have created a rough plugin that I have used on a couple of client sites
 that adds the Skip link and I include it with this ticket in case it might
 be helpful.

 The plugin also makes the position of focus within the admin screens much
 more visible - something that those with poor eyesight, and the motor
 impaired also find really useful. I'm raising a separate ticket for that
 though.

 Happy to discuss all this if required.

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