pääsisältöön

Pääsisältöön is a Finnish term commonly used on web pages as the label for a skip link that allows users to bypass repeated navigation and jump directly to the main content. The phrase translates to “to the main content” in English. In Finnish digital interfaces, the skip-to-content link is often placed at the very top of the page and becomes visible when focused with a keyboard, helping screen reader users and keyboard-only navigation.

Accessibility and standards: Skip links, including "pääsisältöön," are part of best practices for accessible web design and are recommended under the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). They help users reach meaningful content quickly and reduce cognitive load, particularly on sites with complex headers or menus. The Finnish term is commonly used on government, municipal, and public-sector websites, as well as private sites that prioritize accessibility.

Implementation notes: Create a focusable link that targets the main content region, for example a link with href="#content" and an element with id="content" or a landmark such as the main element. The link can be visually hidden by default and shown on focus, or always visible, but it should remain clearly accessible. Ensure the main content region has an accessible landmark and that the label Pääsisältöön is accurate in Finnish.