{"id":3802,"date":"2023-10-19T12:24:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T19:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/?p=3802"},"modified":"2025-07-15T16:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T23:02:42","slug":"is-it-bad-to-have-underlined-text-on-your-website-even-if-your-links-are-not-underlined-for-accessibility-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/3802\/is-it-bad-to-have-underlined-text-on-your-website-even-if-your-links-are-not-underlined-for-accessibility-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it bad to have underlined text on your website, even if your links are not underlined, for accessibility issues?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/underlined-text.png\">    <picture>\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/underlined-text.png\"\n             srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/underlined-text.png 441w, https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/underlined-text-300x78.png 300w\"             sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1200px) 75vw, 1200px\"\n             width=\"441\"\n             height=\"114\"\n             alt=\"underlined-text\"\n             loading=\"lazy\"             decoding=\"async\"\n             class=\"wp-image-4587\" >\n    <\/picture>\n    <\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it is considered not a good idea to have underlined text on your website, even if your links are not underlined, due to accessibility issues. This is because underlining is a common way to indicate that a piece of text is a link. If you have underlined text on your website that is not a link, this can be confusing for users, especially users with disabilities who use screen readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screen readers read out the text on a web page to the user, and they can also identify links and other interactive elements. If a screen reader user encounters underlined text on your website, they will assume that it is a link. If the underlined text is not actually a link, this can be very frustrating and confusing for the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, users with color blindness may have difficulty distinguishing between underlined text and regular text if the two colors are similar. This can also lead to confusion and frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid these problems, it is best to only underline text on your website if it is a link. If you need to emphasize text, you can use other methods, such as bolding or italics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips for making your website more accessible to users with disabilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use clear and concise language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using jargon and acronyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide alternative text for images and other non-text content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your website is keyboard navigable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use sufficient color contrast between text and background.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using flashing or blinking content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test your website with a variety of assistive technologies, such as screen readers and magnifiers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these tips, you can make your website more accessible and inclusive for all users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to design &amp; build your own website? Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/\">UltimateWB<\/a>! We also offer&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/web-design-packages\">web design packages<\/a>&nbsp;if you would like your website designed and built for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Got a techy\/website question? Whether it\u2019s about UltimateWB or another website builder, web hosting, or other aspects of websites, just send in your question in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatewb.com\/ask-david\">\u201cAsk David!\u201d form<\/a>. We will email you when the answer is posted on the UltimateWB \u201cAsk David!\u201d section.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, it is considered not a good idea to have underlined text on your website, even if your links are not underlined, due to accessibility issues. 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