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Improve accessibility by following these recommendations:

  1. [accesskey] values are unique: Access keys let users quickly focus a part of the page. For proper navigation, each access key must be unique.

  2. The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region: Adding ways to bypass repetitive content lets keyboard users navigate the page more efficiently.

  3. Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order: Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies.

  4. No element has a [tabindex] value greater than 0: A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies.

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