Accessible Links

You can improve both the usability and accessibility of links by embedding them in text and making them clear, concise, and meaningful out of context.

Plain URLs such as https://www.lsuhsc.edu/ should be avoided, as users of assistive technology must listen to the URL being read out. Links within the course should open in the same window. Links to external sites should open in a new window.

 

Formatting link in Moodle:

1. Find the page you want to link to and copy or note the address in the address bar.


2. Go to the content area where you want to place the link.


3. Type the descriptive text you would like the reader to see. A descriptive text describes where the link will lead to in the link text.


4. Select the text to be linked.


5. Click on the Link button (chain link icon).
   
   


6. Paste the address in the text box for Enter a URL.
   
   


7. Click the Create link button.