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- Should links always be underlined?
- What is the purpose of underlined words?
- Why are some hyperlinks underlined?
- Is underlined text accessible?
Should links always be underlined?
Assuming the link text is colored, it's not always absolutely necessary to underline it. There are two main cases in which you can safely eliminate underlines: navigation menus and other lists of links. However, this is true only when the page design clearly indicates the area's function.
What is the purpose of underlined words?
An underline is a section of text in a document where the words have a line running beneath them. For example, this text should be underlined. Underlined text is commonly used to help draw attention to text. Today, underlines are commonly used to represent a hyperlink on a web page.
Why are some hyperlinks underlined?
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Links are easy to find because users understand that underlined text means that it's a link. The underlining draws their attention.
Is underlined text accessible?
Underlined text on a page looks like a link so users may try to select it with no success. Underlined text is also not semantic meaning it really doesn't tell the user anything. If they are listening to the page with a screen reader, there is no difference between plain text and underlined text.
