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Created on November 27, 2024
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provide users with the proper context of where clicking the link will take them.
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create barrier for users who cannot access visual information.
organize the contents for the digital document.
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Descriptive links are important because they...
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https://www.google.com/search?q=why+is+descriptive+links+so+important&sca_esv=201d89d0c7881277&rlz=1C5CHFA_enTH923TH923&ei=in9GZ_7CA_mCm9cPnvq1qQw&ved=0ahUKEwj-r-G8t_uJAxV5weYEHR59LcUQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=why+is+descriptive+links+so+important&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJXdoeSBpcyBkZXNjcmlwdGl2ZSBsaW5rcyBzbyBpbXBvcnRhbnQyCBAhGKABGMMESL4GUKsEWKsEcAF4AZABAJgBlwGgAZcBqgEDMC4xuAEDyAEA-AEBmAICoAKfAcICChAAGLADGNYEGEeYAwCIBgGQBgiSBwMxLjGgB5gC&sclient=gws-wiz-serp
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Choose the correct (descriptive) links
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A good link explicitly tells the user what to expect and includes any relevant details, such as file types (e.g., PDF) to make navigation clearer and more efficient.
A good link explicitly tells the user what to expect and includes any relevant details, such as what they will find and file types (e.g., PDF) to make navigation clearer and more efficient.
This vague link text provides no context about the destination or purpose. Users, especially those using screen readers, won't know what "click here" refers to without additional context. Accessible links should convey their purpose independently.
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Click here to visit the student handbook is vague.
Screen readers will read the entire URL, including symbols, which can be cumbersome and confusing. Moreover, URLs are often not self-explanatory. Replacing URLs with clear, descriptive text ensures all users know what the link leads to.
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www.universitysite.com/handbook is not accessible
URL is not a descriptive link and is not accessible to students. Screen readers will read all the letters from the URL which makes it inaccessible.
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