URL: /rules/a11y/link-in-text-block

---
title: "Link in Text Block"
description: "Checks that links in text blocks are visually distinguishable"
---

Checks that links in text blocks are visually distinguishable

| | |
|---|---|
| **Rule ID** | `a11y/link-in-text-block` |
| **Category** | [Accessibility](/rules/a11y) |
| **Scope** | Per-page |
| **Severity** | warning |
| **Weight** | 4/10 |

## Solution

Links within text blocks must be distinguishable by more than just color (for color-blind users). Use underlines, bold, borders, or other visual indicators. Exception: Links can rely on color alone if the contrast ratio between link and surrounding text is at least 3:1 and you provide additional cues on hover/focus.

## Enable / Disable

### Disable this rule

```toml squirrel.toml
[rules]
disable = ["a11y/link-in-text-block"]
```

### Disable all Accessibility rules

```toml squirrel.toml
[rules]
disable = ["a11y/*"]
```

### Enable only this rule

```toml squirrel.toml
[rules]
enable = ["a11y/link-in-text-block"]
disable = ["*"]
```