Featured Training: Creating Descriptive Labels Course
In this video, you will learn how to create descriptive labels and why non-descriptive labels reduce the efficiency of navigating content.
High Level Overview
Do not use "here," "click here," or "learn more" for links. In addition, do not just add a hyperlink. Provide context by using descriptive links. In most cases, the exact name of the page, document, or other media you are pointing the person to will be the best name for the link. For example, in the following sentence, Understanding Disabilities is the descriptive label for the link as it matches the page the user is being sent to: "Learn about the social model of disability on the Understanding Disabilities page."
For print materials or for presentations where you need to read out the url, use a free url shortener service, such as Bitly or TinyUrl.
Who benefits from descriptive links?
- The blind and deafblind community when skimming content with assistive technology.
- Anyone skimming the content visually, as "click here" and "here" links creates more cognitive load for anyone trying to quickly find a resource.
Product Knowledge Base Articles
- Mailchimp
- Microsoft PowerPoint (use the second option covered, which is to select text and add a link)
- Microsoft Word