- **Automated Tools**: Use accessibility testing tools like [Axe](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/axe-devtools-web-accessib/lhdoppojpmngadmnindnejefpokejbdd?utm_source=deque.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=axe_hero) or [WAVE](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/wave-evaluation-tool/jbbplnpkjmmeebjpijfedlgcdilocofh) for detailed reports on accessibility issues, including missing link indicators.

- **Browser Extensions**: Install extensions like [Web Developer](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/web-developer/bfbameneiokkgbdmiekhjnmfkcnldhhm) to show you all your links, including those lacking proper indications. 

Using outline external link tool:
![Using outline external link tool on web developer extension](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/r8zduqh2dg6barfesats.png)


Using link details:
![Using link details tool on web developer extension](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/z66fxsq8pwhou4usulfe.png)



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## Quick Fixes:

- **Text Indicators**: Provide visually hidden text (e.g., `<span class="sr-only">(opens in a new tab)</span>`) to indicate external links. The span will  be hidden except to a screen reader.

```react


<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="external-link">
    Visit Example Website
    <span class="sr-only">(opens in a new tab)</span>
  </a>

<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="external-link" aria-label="Visit Example Website (opens in a new tab)">
    Visit Example Website <i class="fas fa-external-link-alt" aria-hidden="true"></i>
</a>

axe.run(dom.window.document, {
  rules: [{
    id: 'external-link-span',
    selector: 'a[target="_blank"][rel~="noopener"][rel~="noreferrer"]',
    check: function (element, _context) {
      const spanElement = element.querySelector('span.sr-only');
      return {
        result: spanElement !== null,
        message: 'External link should have a <span> indicating it opens in a new tab'
      };
    }
  }]
}