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H30 Example 1: Providing link text that describes the purpose of a link for anchor elements

Current routes at Boulders Climbing Gym

Source: WCAG H30

Describing the purpose of a link in HTML in the text content of the a element.

Tested on:

Windows 7, Firefox ESR 45.4.0, and JAWS 17
- Result: Screen reader announces link text.
iOS 10.2.1, Safari browser is based on the iOS version, VoiceOver on iPad
- Result: iOS VoiceOver announces current routes at boulders climbing gym link, end main.
Android 7.1.2; Pixel, Chrome 55.0.2883.91, and TalkBack Version: 5.0.4.3.
- Result: TalkBack announces current routes at boulders climbing gym. Tap to activate.