Links Tab
Feature
- The third tab provides a grid view of the links of a web page.
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Each row provides the position of the link on the page, the accessible name and information on the URL or file extensions. The following lists are the common values for the type column.
Domain Information:
- External: Links that reference a different website (e.g. different domain name)
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Internal: Links that reference a target element (e.g. typically using an
idon the element) in the current web page. - ssd: Links with the same domain and sub-domain, often indicating the page is developed using the same web technology and administered by the same person or group of people.
- sd: Links with the same domain identifies the page is part of the same organization, but might be using a different web technology and administered by people not associated with website with the same sub-domain.
File extensions:- pdf: Adobe Portable Document
- docx: Word document
- xslx: Excel document
- png: Image format
- jpeg: Image format
- mpeg: Movie format
- The grid consists of three columns (e.g. position, name and type) and each of the columns can be used to sort the gird rows.
- In the Options their are a number of filters to only show links with a certain type.
Accessibility Considerations
- Avoid generic phrases: Verify links do not use phrases like "click here," "read more," or "learn more." or the URL as the link text.
- Provide context: Verify the link text clearly indicates the link's destination or purpose. For example instead of "click here," use "Download the report" or "Register for the event".
- Concise and unique: Verify link text is short but still informative. Each link should have unique text, especially if it leads to different locations.
- Related WCAG Requirements:
- WebAim: Links and Hypertext