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Accessibility fix guide WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value

How to fix: Links must have discernible text

A link needs text that describes where it goes. Icon-only or empty links are announced as just “link”, leaving screen-reader users with no idea of their purpose.

The fix

Give every link text that describes its destination. Avoid empty links and bare icons without a label.

Before and after

Fails 
<a href="/cart"><svg>…</svg></a>
Passes 
<a href="/cart" aria-label="Shopping cart"><svg aria-hidden="true">…</svg></a>

Related fixes

Related fix Buttons must have an accessible name Related fix Form fields must have labels Related fix Select menus must have an accessible name Related fix Avoid positive tabindex values Related reading The EU Accessibility Act, explained

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