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WCAG 2.1

2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)

Level A success criterion

The purpose of each link should be clear from its text or surrounding context.

Why it matters

Screen reader users often navigate by links; vague text like "click here" provides no context.

Common violations

  • Multiple links labeled "Learn more"
  • Icon-only links without labels
  • Links where surrounding context is missing

Code examples

Bad

<a href="/report">Click here</a>

Good

<a href="/report">Download the accessibility report</a>

How to fix

Write descriptive link text and add accessible labels for icon-only links.

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