Accessible links use meaningful text in the hyperlink’s readable text is a best practice to create meaningful text for hyperlinks. Users with a screen reader can even request a list of links on a page, and a page full of anonymous “click here”s is a great way to keep someone from clicking on anything.

To add a hyperlink:

  1. Highlight the hyperlink text.
  2. Click on the Insert tab and select Hyperlink in the Links group.
  3. Enter your hyperlink URL.
  4. Click OK.

Screen shot of top of Insert Hyperlink sub menu

Document properties & metadata

Accurate document properties make it easier to identify and locate information.

To ensure the accuracy of document properties:

Select the File tab, click on the Properties button at the right of the Info screen, and select Advanced Properties from the drop-down menu.

Screen shot of Info menu with 'Making Documents Accessible' on display

Select the Summary tab. Complete the Title, Author, and any additional fields if desired.

Summary menu for Making Documents Accessible document