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,

  1. Copy a URL into a document.

    A URL to YouTube.
  2. Right click on the link and click the Edit Link Button.

  3. 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.”

    The Edit Link pop-up box with YouTube Homepage in the top box.

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.

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