Success criterion 2.4.9
Link Purpose (Link Only)
A mechanism is available to allow the purpose of each link to be identified from link text alone, except where the purpose of the link would be ambiguous to users in general.
- Level AAA
- Principle 2: Operable
- Guideline 2.4: Navigable
In a user’s words
“'Click Here' is like saying 'Eat This' without telling me what it is. I need to know what I'm getting into!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Set clear guidelines for unambiguous link text.
- Designer
- Use descriptive and straightforward language for link text.
- Developer
- Adopt semantic HTML and ARIA roles to clarify link purpose.
- Tester
- Ensure each link's text or accompanying context makes its purpose clear.
Once it is fixed
“You've removed the mystery, and now I'm clicking with confidence. Thank you!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 2.4.9 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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