Screen readers use the clear semantic difference between a button and a link to make sure the user knows what to expect and users are used to the different keyboard shortcuts. I saw in your specification an example where a website made effort to work around this clear separation and from what I could tell there may have been user testing, but in other places I see that usability is best for screen reader users where the semantics are clear.
This proposal would standardize an in between element, adding a third form they have to understand with different behaviors. I guess just make sure you get some experienced accessibility feedback in your submission.
This proposal would standardize an in between element, adding a third form they have to understand with different behaviors. I guess just make sure you get some experienced accessibility feedback in your submission.
https://www.thewcag.com/examples/buttons-links