Best practices for accessible hyperlinks (links)

We often create links in email, documents, and web pages, if these links aren't created correctly, they can be a significant accessibility barrier.  When we create a link, we provide a Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

• avoid one word links.
• create meaningful link text.
• ideally limit link text to under 50 characters.
  
• should be meaningful and indicate what selecting them will do (go to a page, email someone, download a document, etc.).
  
• avoid text instructing the user to click the link. If absolutely required; avoid using the word "click," instead use "select." (Not everyone is using a mouse and can click).
• don't use the same link text for more than one link in the content (for example, read more, read more, read more).