Module 2 | Word | Transcript | Hyperlinks
This video will demonstrate how to use meaningful hyperlinks when adding a link.
Try to use descriptive text instead of pasting the raw URL or using "click here" as the link indicator.
This approach will help everyone, whether they are screen reader users or not, understand where the link will take them.
Hyperlinks should be descriptive and convey clear and accurate information about the destination, including where the link is going, the purpose of the link and what, if anything, happens when the link is selected.
There are three examples on my document.
The first example is incorrect. It says "Check out the APA Web site before you submit your work" and then it displays the raw URL.
This is incorrect because it does not describe to the user where the link is going or the purpose of the link.
Further, for those using screen reader technology, the screen reader would read this entire URL out loud to the user.
The second example says "Click here to visit the APA Web site before you submit your work" and the words "click here" have been made the hyperlink text.
This is also incorrect because it does not describe where the link is going or the purpose of the link.
In the third example, it says "Check out the APA Web site before you submit your work" and the text "APA Website" has been made the hyperlink.
This is correct because "APA Website," describes the purpose of the link and where the link will take the user when selected.
Let me show you how to do this.
When you're ready to add a hyperlink to your meaningful text, select the appropriate text. Then, from the ribbon select Insert, and then navigate to the Links.
This will pop up a window that will display the text, so “APA Website” in our example, and a field where you can insert the URL. Select OK.
And now you've created meaningful text for your hyperlink.
Thank you very much for watching.