Ensure link purpose is clear

(In development)

Ensure links are clear without the surrounding content. Users of assistive technologies can request an overview of all links on the screen. In this overview, the target of each link should be clear. A common mistake is to name a link 'here', which is not clear without the surrounding text.

Impact

Assistive technologies can request an overview of all links on the screen. If the links are not self-describing, users might not know which link to choose.

Solutions

Elements

Testing

Automated testing

This issue can be detected automatically with the Abra Test Engine.

Manual testing

The name of the link can be determined without assistive technologies.

  • Passes if the link accurately describes it's target.

Guidelines

Always check the official guidelines.