Pääsisällölle

Pääsisällölle is a Finnish term that translates to "for the main content" or "to the main content" in English. It is often used in web development and user interface design to indicate a link or a navigational element that allows users to bypass introductory or repetitive sections of a webpage and jump directly to the primary information. This is particularly useful for users who rely on keyboard navigation or screen readers, as it can significantly improve accessibility and efficiency.

In the context of web accessibility standards, such as WCJAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), providing a "skip to main content" link is a recommended practice. This link is typically placed at the very beginning of the HTML document, often as the first interactive element. When a user activates this link, their focus is moved to the main content area of the page, such as the article text, product descriptions, or core features, skipping over navigation menus, headers, footers, and other elements that might be present on every page of a website.

The implementation of a "skip to main content" link usually involves a simple HTML anchor tag that targets a specific ID assigned to the main content container. For example, a link might look like `<a href="#main-content">Skip to main content</a>`, with the main content enclosed in a `div` or `section` element having the ID `main-content`. This feature enhances user experience by streamlining navigation and ensuring that users can quickly access the information they are seeking.