Web Standard: Email Address Links
Content Requirements
When providing email addresses, link to the person's name, not the email address. Show the email address as unlinked text in parentheses following the name.
Examples
Yes: Contact: John Smith (smith.john@epa.gov)
Yes: Email Jane Smith (smith.jane@epa.gov) for more information.
No: Danny Hart (hart.daniel@epa.gov) can provide more information.
No: Contact Danny Hart with questions.
No: Send email to morin.jeff@epa.gov.
No: Send email to Jeff Morin
About this Standard
Effective date: 09/28/2005
Date Approved: 10/08/2014
Web Council review by: 01/15/2018 (or earlier if deemed necessary by the Web Council)