Embedded Links in Flash MX

Using Embedded Links

This example demonstrates the use of an embedded link in the text paragraph. The blue text ("CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)") links to the NCAM homepage. This embedded link is not recognized by screen readers as a link, and will not be read as such to a visually-impaired or blind person. In addition, this type of embedded link is not accessible to those who rely entirely on the keyboard for navigation.

An Alternative to Embedded Links

This example demonstrates the use of an embedded link in the text paragraph, along with the use of a button to link to the same URL as is embedded in the text. The blue text ("CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)") links to the NCAM homepage, as does the button below the paragraph. This embedded link is not recognized by screen readers as a link, and will not be read as such to a visually-impaired or blind person. In addition, this type of embedded link is not accessible to those who rely entirely on the keyboard for navigation. The button, however, is read by a screen reader and is accessible by using the keyboard for navigation.