How to write accessible links
Screen reader users often also navigate a page or document using links. The screen reader will read out the links on page, but not the text surrounding it. This means the link text needs to clearly say where the link is going.
Linking words like ‘click here’ or ‘read more’ don’t make sense on their own. You should link text that describes where the link is going. The link needs to make sense when taken out of context.
“To view our latest research on sight loss, click here.”
In this example, a screen reader will only read ‘click here’. The user will not know that the link is to view research on sight loss. Instead, you should write:
"View our latest research on sight loss."
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