User:TheresNoTime/ariahiderefs

ariahiderefs

Author(s)	TheresNoTime
Updated	March 2, 2023     (14 months ago)
Source	User:TheresNoTime/ariahiderefs.js

Changes the HTML of the superscript citation numbers from

<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference">
    <a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a>
</sup>

to

<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference" aria-hidden="true">
    <a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a>
</sup>

which should prevent most screen readers from reading the number aloud.

Note

Installing this script will make navigating to citations very difficult using a screen reader — this is a "quality of life" script, and arguably reduces the accessibility of the page.

Installation instructions

Hint: It's much easier if you get ScriptInstaller, then navigate to User:TheresNoTime/ariahiderefs.js and click "Install" at the top.

However, here's the manual method:

1. Place {{subst:iusc|User:TheresNoTime/ariahiderefs.js}} on Special:MyPage/common.js or a skin-specific page, like Special:MyPage/vector.js.
2. Clear your cache and enjoy!