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Descriptive links use clear, meaningful text that explains the destination or purpose of the link rather than vague phrases like "click here.". This helps users understand the link’s context without reading surrounding content, improving navigation and accessibility.
Replace non-descriptive link text with specific descriptions that convey the link’s destination title or function. Instead of pasting a full URL or writing "Click Here", write "Elgin Community College Accessibility Page".
Guidance to Improve Links:
Guidance to Improve Links:
Use Descriptive Link Text
Use Descriptive Link Text
Write link text that clearly describes the destination or action such as “Download the syllabus” instead of “Click here”.
Avoid vague link phrases like “Read more” or “See this.”
WCAG Alignment
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (AA): The purpose of each link must be clear from the link text alone or from the surrounding context.
Recommended Actions:
Use YuJa Panorama or other checkers to locate and replace vague link text in documents or files.
Manually replace vague text such as “Click here” or “Read more” with clear descriptions or titles.
Avoid Using URLS as Link Text
Avoid Using URLS as Link Text
Do not display raw URLs (e.g., www.example.com) as link text for students.
Provide descriptive text that explains the resource.
WCAG Alignment
2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) (AA): Links must communicate purpose clearly; raw URLs are often not meaningful to all users.
Recommended Actions:
Replace full-length URLs with descriptive names
Locate the URL and right-click to locate the edit hyperlink option. Adjust the text to display with a descriptive title.
Ensure Links Are Distinguishable
Ensure Links Are Distinguishable
Use formatting such as underlining or a consistent color to indicate links.
Avoid using color alone without other visual cues.
WCAG Alignment
1.4.1 Use of Color (A): Color must not be the only means of conveying information (a link must also have underline or bold).
Recommended Actions:
Review links in materials to ensure links are visually obvious.
Use formatting tools to include underlines or a distinguishable, consistent color.
Resources:
Resources:
Accessible Practices - Descriptive Links | Colorado State University
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