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Section 4.1: Creating Links

When creating links, they need to be easy to see and not URLs. To make them visible for readers, have the link stand out a little. A good way to make the link stand out is by having the link underlined, and changing the color. To do this,

  1. Copy a URL into Microsoft Word.

    A URL to YouTube.

  2. Right-Click the URL and click Edit Hyperlink.

  3. In the Edit Hyperlink Box, go to the Text to Display box and type in a name for the URL. Make it simple, like YouTube Homepage, or Fredonia Homepage.

    Edit Hyperlink Panel.pngAn accessible link to the YouTube Homepage and colored blue and underlined.

Rules to follow when creating links

Rule 1: Always include meaningful text.

A URL link to the Fredonia webpage that is blue and underlined.

This link only has a URL, and no meaningful text to tell the reader where the link will take them.

A descriptive link to the Fredonia homepage that is blue and underlined.

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”.

A link to Fredonia's History Program that says Click Here

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.

A link to Fredonia's History Department Webpage.

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.

Fredonia Link without URL.png

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.

A link to the Fredonia homepage with a URL in parenthesis.

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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