2.4 Navigable · Operable
WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)
Level A
The purpose of each link must be determinable from the link text alone, or from the link text together with its programmatically-determined context.
Common failures
- A page is full of "click here" and "read more" links with no descriptive text.
- Repeated link text leads to different destinations.
How to fix
- Rewrite link text to describe the destination ("Read the EAA enforcement guide").
- When context is needed, provide it via `aria-describedby` or surrounding markup.
Related criteria
- WCAG 2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) Level AAA
- WCAG 3.2.4 Consistent Identification Level AA