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WCAG · Level A

WCAG 2.4.4 – Link Purpose (In Context)

Link purpose is clear from link text and/or surrounding context.

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At a glance

Impact level Medium
Topics
Link text Link purpose Inline links
Who this affects
Screen reader users Users with cognitive disabilities All users skimming links

Why this matters

Ambiguous links like “Click here” are confusing, especially when listed by screen readers.

Implementation Guide