RE: Link text that does not contain the file type

Hi Tom,

 

Perhaps the greater problem is that it links to a PDF file rather than loads
another web page . the use cases for linking to document files are limited
and typically reflect redundant and labyrinthine business processes .  maybe
you might include process improvements in your 'best practice' advice?

 

My two cents worth 

 

Cheers,

Adam 

 

From: Tom Shaw <tom-shaw@hotmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:27 AM
To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
Subject: Link text that does not contain the file type

 

Hi all.

 

 

Example:

 

A link entitled:

 

Swansea Construction Look Ahead - November 2022 - with the plain text PDF
820kb underneath the link. There is sometimes a debate that this would fail
2.4.4 links  (A) due to the destination of the like going to a document not
being clear for screen reader users although I am not entirely convinced. As
far as I'm concerned, the link text is descriptive?

 

I am unable to find anything under 2.4.4. I did read this, but not sure if I
am deciphering the text correctly. 





"In cases where the link takes one to a document or a web application, the
name of the document or web application would be sufficient to describe the
purpose of the link (which is to take you to the document or web
application). Note that it is not required to use the name of the document
or web application; other things may also describe the purpose of the link."





thank you! (again)