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Rule 1: Always include Meaningful Text
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This link only has a URL, and no meaningful text to tell the reader where the link will take them.  |
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This link displays meaningful text “Fredonia Homepage”. It is easy for anyone to read it and know what will happen if they click on it.  |
Rule 2: Do Not Include Words like “Click Here” or “This Link”
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This link may look right, but if a screen reader read only the links, there would be missing context. This means that the reader would not know what the link was for.  |
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This link explains exactly where the link will take a person if clicked. In addition, it makes sense even out of context.  |
Rule 3: The Full Hyperlink Should be Included in the Document
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This link does not have a URL hyperlink. If a student got a printed copy of your document, they will not be able to access the link.  |
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The full URL hyperlink has been included. Now students with printed copies will know where to go for the website.  |
Rule 4: You May Use a Full URL if You Are Using it as an Example. Just Be Sure to Not Make the URL a Link.
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