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Links use the semantic<a> HTML element (anchor element) with anhref attribute to create a hyperlink.

For Assistive Technology

Most screen readers will announce “link” before reading out a link. For example, a link labelled “Components” will be read out as “link components”.

Based on

The links component has been based on the following resources:

  • Links and Hypertext , WebAIM, accessed July 2022.

  • Links, Buttons, Submits, and Divs, Oh Hell , Adrian Roselli, accessed July 2022.

  • The Anchor element , Mozilla, accessed July 2022.

Testing

We’ve tested this component against WCAG 2.2 Level AA. It’s been tested with NVDA and VoiceOver, and several different users with different interaction methods.

Last reviewed 3 September 2024 .
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