{"id":281,"date":"2026-06-22T13:02:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T17:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/?page_id=281"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T20:04:25","slug":"redundant-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/guides\/redundant-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Removing Redundant Links"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Email Communications<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/spg.umich.edu\/policy\/601.20\" target=\"_blank\"  ><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Accessibility Standard Practice Guide (SPG)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When multiple links lead to the same destination on the same page, they create unnecessary noise. This makes it harder for students to navigate and understand content effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What Are Redundant Links?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multiple Links to the Same Destination<\/strong>: If the same link appears multiple times on a single page, it can confuse students using assistive technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repeated Links in Close Proximity<\/strong>: Links that are repeated close to one another often add no new value and can be merged or removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">How to Identify and Remove Redundant Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Review Your Page for Repetition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go through your Canvas page or document and look for links that point to the same URL. If the same link is repeated multiple times without a good reason, it may be redundant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Consolidate Similar Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to direct users to the same content multiple times, consider whether it is better to consolidate the information and place the link once in a prominent position. For example: Instead of having \u201cLearn more about accessibility here\u201d and \u201cClick here for more information on accessibility\u201d both linking to the same resource, combine them into one: \u201cLearn more about accessibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Remove Close-Repeated Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a link to the same place appears multiple times within a short section of content (like within the same paragraph or set of bullet points), remove all but one of these links. Keeping just one link helps declutter the content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-alternate-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Examples of Non-redundant vs. Redundant Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ddbf6ee2 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Redundant<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cFor syllabus details, click here.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cTo access the syllabus, click here.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-redundant<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cAccess the course syllabus for all details.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Redundant<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cResource guide\u201d linked three times in a short paragraph.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-redundant<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Link \u201cResource guide\u201d once, where it fits best in the context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Tips for Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Think About Navigation<\/strong>: Consider how students navigate your page. Repeated links can cause unnecessary stops for those using screen readers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Links Strategically<\/strong>: Focus on adding links where they will be most useful and avoid overusing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-maize-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-b8ec1b10074bbbc3b4c437e809f94129\">What Can I Do Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db5baed2efa0cbb2ac8a2557e0d5055d wp-block-paragraph\">To improve your page\u2019s accessibility, focus on reducing redundant links and enhancing navigation for all students. Here are two effective ways to check for redundant links in Canvas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9752d27fcbe600d780e0628162ba8305\">\n<li class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5f9c225d0631d06a152d176eb41a24cd\"><strong>Use the Canvas Accessibility Checker<\/strong>: This tool reviews individual pages for common accessibility issues, including duplicate or redundant links. It highlights link errors directly on the page, making it easy to address them quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6000551db0ee53ca2f778d5bb3ab708d\"><strong>Use the Canvas Link Validator: <\/strong>The Link Validator scans your entire course for broken or problematic links, including those that are redundant. It\u2019s a powerful tool for ensuring all links in your course are necessary and functional. To learn more about how to use the Link Validator, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/community.canvaslms.com\/t5\/Instructor-Guide\/How-do-I-validate-links-in-a-course\/ta-p\/1001\">How do I validate links in a course?<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38cd7be0fba6c46aff9e5a1b7a7f1f7d wp-block-paragraph\">By using these tools and consolidating redundant links into a single, strategically placed reference, you can create a more inclusive and navigable course environment. Making this a habit will significantly enhance the experience for all students, especially those using screen readers. Start today to ensure your content is clutter-free and accessible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When multiple links lead to the same destination on the same page, they create unnecessary noise. This makes it harder for students to navigate and understand content effectively. What Are Redundant Links? 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