Link to a file does not say what it is
Why it matters
People should know before they click that a link downloads a PDF or opens a spreadsheet, and roughly how large it is.
How to fix it
Include the type and size in the link text.
<a href="/brochure.pdf">Brochure (PDF, 2.4 MB)</a>Read the W3C guidance: Understanding 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).
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Related rules
- Linked image has no accessible name (WCAG 2.4.4)
- Link has no text (WCAG 2.4.4)
- Link text is vague (WCAG 2.4.4)
- Same link text goes to different places (WCAG 2.4.4)
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