WCAG reference → 2.4.9
2.4.9 Link Purpose (Link Only) (level AAA)
The purpose of a link can be determined from the link text alone.
How it shows up in Confluence
Level AAA — a stricter version of 2.4.4, where surrounding context no longer counts. It is worth knowing about because it is the standard a link list is actually read under.
What to do about it
Make each link text self-contained and unique within the page.
What Clearwren checks for this criterion
- Same link text points to different pages — Two links reading "guidelines" that lead to different pages are indistinguishable in a screen reader’s link list.