How to fix link in text block on Wix
Increase the color contrast between inline links and their surrounding body text to at least 3:1, or add a non-color visual distinction (such as underline) so links are identifiable without relying on color alone.
Steps for Wix
- Open the Wix Editor for your site.
- Click on a text element that contains a link, then select the linked text.
- In the text toolbar, use the color picker to change the link text color to a compliant value (≥3:1 contrast vs. surrounding text).
- For a site-wide fix, go to Site Design (paint-roller icon) → Text Themes → update the link style color there.
- Alternatively, add custom CSS via Settings → Custom Code (Wix Business/Unlimited plans): add a { color: #YOUR_COLOR; text-decoration: underline; } targeting your site's content areas.
- Note: Wix auto-underlines links by default in most themes; if underline has been removed, restoring it is the simplest compliant fix.
What is link in text block?
When a hyperlink sits inside a block of regular text (a paragraph, product description, blog post, etc.), visitors must be able to tell which words are clickable. If the only difference between a link and the surrounding text is color, that color must be visually distinct enough — a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 between the link color and the surrounding text color. If you also provide a non-color cue, such as an underline, that 3:1 requirement can be waived. This rule comes from WCAG 2 Success Criterion 1.4.1 (Use of Color), which states that color must not be the only visual means of conveying information.
Roughly 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color vision deficiency, and many more users browse on low-contrast screens or in bright sunlight. When links blend into surrounding text, those shoppers miss navigation cues, calls-to-action, and important policy links — reducing conversions and trust. Failing WCAG 1.4.1 is a recognized accessibility violation that creates legal exposure under the ADA (US), EN 301 549 (EU), and equivalent laws in the UK, Canada, and Australia. Search engines also parse link structure; ambiguous inline links can weaken your site's topical signals. Fixing it is typically a one-line CSS change and immediately benefits every visitor on every device.
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