Questions & Answers
What if color is the only way to differentiate links from normal text?
What should I do if color is used to differentiate links from normal text?
- links
- ui component
- Use of color
How do I code an image as a link and make it accessible?
I have an image on my site that I want to code as a link? How do I code an image as a link and make it accessible?
- alt text
- images
- links
How can I make link text stand out?
How do I distinguish link text without using color alone?
- color
- link text
- links
When can text links have 3:1 color contrast?
Some sites say link text color contrast should be 4.5:1, and some sites say link text color contrast should be 3:1. When is 3:1 color contrast sufficient for link text?
- contrast ratios
- links
- text
Can a link/anchor element still be accessible without an href?
Can a link built with an anchor element still be accessible without an href?
- href
- html
- links
Is it compliant to have the same link present twice, as both an image and as text?
Is it considered accessible to have an image that acts as a link, followed by text that links to the same location?
- accessibility tree
- best practices
- links
- wcag
What Are the Code Differences between Links vs Buttons?
Where can I find code (html, css, and javascript) examples of links vs buttons.
- buttons
- html
- links
Is it ok to link out to a non-accessible website?
Under the regulations for public sector bodies, can I link to an external website that isn't accessible itself? What are the WCAG 2.1 AA rules on this?
- external links
- links
Is it OK to have a link that looks like a button?
I come across a long of links that look like buttons. Is this OK from an accessibility standpoint?
- buttons
- links