Link text

THIS KB ARTICLE NEEDS TO BE UPDATED AND EXPANDED WITH EXAMPLES FOR CLARITY

Avoid using words like “Link” (or “Click here”) for link text. Link text should describe the link clearly when read out of context. This is an accessibility requirement for screen reader users.

  • https://www.washington.edu/accessibility/links/
  • https://webaim.org/techniques/hypertext/
  • https://accessibility.umn.edu/core-skills/hyperlinks
  • https://usability.yale.edu/web-accessibility/articles/links