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Overview

Screen reader users frequently navigate web pages, using the TAB key on the keyboard, through actionable items such as links, buttons and form controls. 

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Best practice is to provide descriptive actionable link text or button labels by default.

Avoid the use of single word links (“Here”, “More”, “Go”).   Links should be clear, descriptive and able to stand on their own.  

  • Good example: View all upcoming meetings

  • Bad example: View more

  • Good example: Start the process to apply for a marriage license.

  • Bad example: Click here to apply for a marriage license.

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