Links that Make Sense

Description

Ensure hyperlinks are meaningful out of context and describe their destination clearly.

Mini Task

Update at least five links in your course from “click here” to descriptive text (e.g., View the Writing Center Hours).

Learn More

Click on the Plus + Minus - to learn more.

Fix it in Canvas

Place your cursor in a link in the Canvas RCE, then select "Link Options." Edit the text to clearly convey the content that students are being redirected to.

Fix it in UDOIT

Run UDOIT Advantage by clicking on it in your course navigation.
In the UFIXIT Tab, Filter by Link, then sort to view "Link Has Nondescript Text".
Select the item in the list and use the UFIXIT Workflow
Use the Preview Changes screen to review the link: you can select it to navigate to the linked resource, or switch to HTML view to see the full URL (helpful when the link text is vague, such as “click here”).
Once you understand where the link leads, update the link text in the left-hand panel. Be sure to "Save" your changes before moving on to the next issue.

Learn more about link issues directly from CidiLabs, the UDOIT Advantage Hub: ULEARN Accessibility Guide on Links

Video Tutorial

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Reflect

Before you proceed, take a moment to check your readiness.

I have read the Description.
I have completed the Mini Task.
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