Word: Adding Links
Link text needs to be descriptive, human readable and make sense out of context. There are no minimums or maximums for link text. Making sense out of context means that the reader understands where the link leads even if they do not read the text around it.
When text is underlined, even in a Word document, it is recognized that it is a link. Therefore, do not underline words that are not links, such as, headings or for emphasis. For emphasis, use bold or italic.
Link Examples
Bad Link Text
- Click Here
- More
- More information
- Read more
- Link to
- https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/accessibility-center/index.html
Good Link Text
- Presentation on Accessibility
- More on Accessibility
- Measure J Projects
- Renegades Sweep the Finals
- WebAIM
- Bakersfield College Accessibility Center
For more information about accessible links, read Link Text and Appearance from WebAIM.
Procedure
- Select your descriptive text.
- On your keyboard, press control (mac: command) and k keys at the same time (or right click and select hyperlink).
- On the Webpage or File tab, insert the link in the Address field.
