Meaningful Links

If you link to a website, article, or document, then instead of simply copy/pasting the URL, insert the link using an “insert link” tool and give the link a title, preferably the name of the website, article, or document. Having a long web address in the middle of your content is not the most pleasant sight. Giving your link a title, not only makes your document look more professional and organized, but it allows users of assistive technology to search a page for certain links more effectively.

Imagine if you were searching a page for a link and all you heard was “Link: https:// and a bunch of numbers” or “Link: this article” or “Link: Click Here.” You never know where that link was taking you unless you read through the entire document or page again.

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