Google Docs Chapter 4: Links
Instructions
Section 4.1: Creating Links
When creating accessible links, it is very important that they are easy to identify and are not URLs. To make them visible for readers with disabilities, have the link stand out a little. A good way to make the link stand out is by underlining the link, and maybe changing the color. To do this,
Copy a URL into a document.
Right click on the link and click the Edit Link Button.
In the Edit Link pop-up box, type in a name for your link. Click Apply. In our example, we used a link to YouTube. So the descriptive link name will be “YouTube Homepage.”
Rules to follow when creating links
Rule 1: Always include meaningful text.
This link only has a URL, and no meaningful text to tell the reader where the link will take them.
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.”
This link may look fine, but if someone was navigating just by links, there would not be any context for what the link is for.
Rule 3: The full hyperlink should be included in the document.
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.