Well-written link text makes it easy to identify where the link will take us. Screen reader users can navigate a webpage by generating a list of all the links on the page. People who use voice recognition software should be able to easily choose the link they need to open.
- Do not set links to open in new tabs or windows - this may make it harder for screen readers to navigate your guide. Please let Antonella, Lucy or Jessica know if you need a link to open in a new tab.
- Make sure link text makes sense out of context. Ambiguous phrasing obscures what the link is about. Describe the destination or function of the link:
- Don't use the same link text for different destinations.
- Try to lead with active verbs, i.e. book an appointment. However, front loading link text can be useful - and something to bear in mind if you start all your links with "Read more about..." or "Find out More about..."
- Avoid pasting the url alone onto the page (unless it is short such as libraryservices.citystgeorges.ac.uk)
- Try to avoid repeating the same link across the same page multiple times i.e. a page full of links to Library Search.
- All links should be the default red. A very light underline is added in the css styling to make the distinguishable from surrounding text. Do not change the colour. See more on use of colour and styling.