1d: Links are created by hyperlinked and underlined text instead of copied URLs.

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Avoid using the full URL address to link to external websites as screen readers will read every letter, symbol, or number out loud. In the case that the actual web address is short and meaningful, such as for website homepages (e.g., slu.edu), the web address may be used. Additionally, underlining should only be used to indicate a hyperlink (see 4e).

For example:

Full URL: https://www.slu.edu/provost/policies/academic-and-course/academic-integrity-policy.pdf

Shortened Hyperlink: University Academic Integrity Policy

How to Check 1d:

Visually inspect documents and Canvas pages for URLs that should be replaced with a hyperlink.

How to Address 1d:

When adding in an external link, embed the link using the hyperlink tool.

Resource:

Links and Hypertext (WebAIM)