What this rule checks
Ensure links are distinguished from surrounding text in a way that does not rely on color.
Why it matters
WCAG 1.4.1 requires information not to rely on colour alone.
How to fix it
- Underline links in body text, or give them a 3:1 contrast with the surrounding text plus a non-colour cue on hover and focus.
How to check the fix
- Re-scan the affected pages.
How FixReports finds it
Our scan runs the axe-core rule link-in-text-block in a real Chrome browser on every page it tests, and reports each failing element with its page, its markup and, where it applies, a screenshot.
An automated test confirms that this specific problem is present. It can't tell whether the rest of the page is accessible: some barriers only show up when a person checks the page.