What is a hyperlink?
A hyperlink is a clickable element in a digital document, webpage, or application that connects to another location, such as different web pages, a specific section of the same page, an email address, a document, or other online content.
Why should you make hyperlinks accessible?
- Creating a descriptive hyperlink will allow all users to navigate or scan digital documents, web pages, or applications to find the information they need easier and faster.
- Descriptive hyperlinks help everyone, especially assistive technology users, know where the link will lead them and help individuals with disabilities understand the content.
What are some best practices to consider when making the hyperlink accessible?
The best practice is to avoid non-informative link phrases such as the following:
- Click here
- Here
- Learn more
- More info
- Read more
- link to [some link destination]
Instead, use more descriptive language and meaningful text such as:
- How to add alternative text to images
- Learn how to make your work accessible
- Read more on making Word documents accessible
Get started by selecting the “Insert” Ribbon from the top of the Excel Toolbar.
Select the “Link” Button from the Ribbon.
Insert the meaningful words for the link in the "Text to Display" box and insert the link into the bottom "Address" box of the pop-up window.
An article to help choose what the meaningful words can be found at How to Make Meaningful Links in Word (Desktop Mac)
Select “Ok”
