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4.2.1. Distinguish links from the surrounding text
When links are included in content, they must be distinguished from the text surrounding them. For example, the links could be underlined.
Note
This rule does not apply to links included in link groups (menu items, for example), because their function is obvious.
This rule does not apply to links included in link groups (menu items, for example), because their function is obvious.
Warning
You are strongly advised not to:
You are strongly advised not to:
- Only use colour to distinguish links from the surrounding text.
- Apply underlining to other elements than links.
Tip
In addition to this recommendation it is also a good idea to provide the mouse-over appearance of links in the mock-ups.
In addition to this recommendation it is also a good idea to provide the mouse-over appearance of links in the mock-ups.
Example
example of a satisfactory visual distinction between a link and its surrounding text.
Related recommendations
- Previous recommendation: 4.1.2. Identify each link that triggers the opening of a new window
- Next recommendation: 5.1.1. Indicate the size and format of each document that can be downloaded
