#32100 closed defect (bug) (duplicate)
Adding links in the editor creates a serious regression for accessibility
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| Milestone: | Priority: | normal | |
| Severity: | normal | Version: | 4.2 |
| Component: | Editor | Keywords: | |
| Focuses: | accessibility | Cc: |
Description
In the latest production version of WordPress (4.2), the developers removed the link title box in the editor and replaced it with a link text box. This is a serious regression in accessibility support. We can no longer add alt text to a link for users who need more accessibility.
Expected function:
Click here to go somewhere. The link title box allowed us to describe the link with the alt text.
Current function:
Click here to go somewhere. The link text box doesn't allow us to describe anything and just repeats the original text.
Current workaround:
Manually add the alt text via HTML via the text editor.
Why this should change:
No one will ever do that. That will make WordPress links less accessible. This should be reverted ASAP.
Title attributes actually have no useful purpose for accessibility, see #24766.
Regardless, this is a duplicate of #32095, please read the comment by Drew there for an explanation.