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Re: [EXT]Requirement Or Nice To Have: When Links Leave A Site

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From: Geetha Shamanna
Date: Aug 10, 2021 4:52AM

I have come across web sites where links that point to external pages are simply labelled 'opens in a new window'. Does that violate 2.4.4?

Geetha
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From: WebAIM-Forum < <EMAIL REMOVED> > On Behalf Of Jared Smith
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] [EXT] Re: Requirement Or Nice To Have: When Links Leave A Site

G201 is about opening new windows (which is not a WCAG failure until AAA), not providing indications for links that go to external sites. There is no WCAG requirement that links to external sites be indicated – this is really a usability question rather than an accessibility question.
Jared