RE: changing presentation of links

[Roger wrote]

Ø  Many developers now remove the underline from links, and some change the
colour of links from the default blue. I know from my observations this can
make the pages harder for some people to use.



Technique G183 deals with this issue:



http://www.w3.org/TR/2012/NOTE-WCAG20-TECHS-20120103/G183



It indicates a need for the following:

1.    Sufficient color contrast between link text and surrounding text
(very limited range)

2.    Underline or other visual indicate on focus



Jonathan



*From:* Roger Hudson [mailto:rhudson@usability.com.au]
*Sent:* Thursday, November 08, 2012 2:58 PM
*To:* w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
*Subject:* changing presentation of links



Hi



Many developers now remove the underline from links, and some change the
colour of links from the default blue. I know from my observations this can
make the pages harder for some people to use.



I would be interested to know what impact other people think this might
have on complying with this Success Criteria:

*1.4.1 Use of Color:* Color is not used as the only visual means of
conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or
distinguishing a visual element.



Thanks

Roger