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Accurate Descriptions Should be Provided for Text Links
Reason: Accurate information of where links will lead help users navigate your site more effectively.
Solution: Provide a clear and concise text descriptor about the nature of the link. Long lists of links should be organized in a logical manner. Avoid text links such as "Click here". Users with a screen readers who jump from link to link or list links will only hear "Click here".
Examples
Does meet the standard:
To access the University of Hawaii web site use the following text link: http://www.hawaii.edu.
Does not meet the standard:
To access the University of Hawaii web site, click here.