Summary

Hyperlinks are now a fundamental part of almost any document type. By providing links that are clearly labeled and easy to find and use, you make your document more navigable for everyone. 

Hyperlink text should clearly indicate the purpose and destination of the link. Links presented by image should include good ALT text. Here are some tips for providing accessible links in virtually any document format.

Tips for providing good hyperlinks

• Underline links so that they are easy to distinguish from the surrounding content
• Avoid generic link text such as "Learn More", "Click Here", or “Go”; instead, use descriptive text and calls to action like Spring Orientation Schedule or View Nondiscrimination Statement
• Do not use the URL as link text in digital or print documents; place it AFTER the link text
• If you an image as a link, the ALT text becomes the link text
• If you combine image and text to make a link, place both in the same link container
• Links to the same resource should use the same or similar text
• Use links only for navigation; do not use links as buttons or buttons as links