Tip 3: Links
Core skill: Make links meaningful and descriptive for Accessibility.
Why it matters
Screen reader users often navigate by scanning links alone. Generic text like “click here” provides no context when read out of order.
What to do (2-minute action)
- Use descriptive link text that explains the destination
- Avoid raw URLs in running text
Examples
- NO: Click here
- YES: Read the UC ANR Mission Statement
Learn more
- University of Minnesota ODA: Links
- Siteimprove Learning Hub: Getting the Most out Quality Assurance: Links
Tip 4: Spacing & Layout
Core skill: Avoid visual spacing that disrupts assistive technology for Accessibility.
Why it matters
Screen readers interpret every blank line or extra space as content. Multiple blank returns added for visual spacing can cause screen readers to announce repeated “blank” lines, making content harder to follow.
What to do (2-minute action)
- Do not press Enter repeatedly to create space
- Do not use the space bar to align text
- Use paragraph spacing, margins, or layout tools instead
Applies to
Emails, Word documents, PDFs, web pages, and presentations
Learn more
- Siteimprove Learning Hub: Spacing and Alignment (Formatting for Content Contributors) and Designing the Layout (Accessibility for Designers)
- LinkedIn Learning: Digital Accessibility in the Modern Workplace