[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #32100: Adding links in the editor creates a serious regression for accessibility

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#32100: Adding links in the editor creates a serious regression for accessibility
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 Reporter:  piano08man     |      Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)   |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal         |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Editor         |    Version:  4.2
 Severity:  normal         |   Keywords:
  Focuses:  accessibility  |
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 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.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/32100>
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