# WCAG 2.2 – 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)

- Level: A
- Principle: 2 Operable
- Guideline: 2.4 Navigable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

The link text – together with its surrounding sentence or paragraph – makes clear where the link goes.

## How to get it right

Write “Download annual report 2025 (PDF, 2 MB)” instead of “click here” or “more”.

## Who benefits

- Blind people
- People with cognitive disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/2-4-4/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/link-purpose-in-context)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#link-purpose-in-context)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._