Statement
External links in prose content shall render a visually distinct icon (e.g. external-link glyph) adjacent to the link text. Links that open in a new tab shall additionally include a visually hidden announcement (e.g. '(opens in new tab)') so screen reader users are informed of the context change.
Rationale
The icon communicates external-link intent visually. WCAG 2.2 SC 3.2.5 (Change on Request) and G201 require that users are informed before a new window opens; the hidden announcement ensures assistive technology users receive the same information.
Topics
Owner: accessibility
Related: content-authoring , component-system
Applies To
- Primitive Components DOC-00010