pattern-library checked
USWDS Link
Documents link text and destination clarity, external-link indicators and text context, file type and size disclosure, jump-link identification, and research findings that users rely on destination context more than icons.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Related links | Choose related links when each destination has a clear, evidenced relationship to the current page and is useful after or alongside the current content. | Activating a related link navigates to a different page, service, or resource unless the link text explicitly says it is a jump link. | USWDS link guidance supports destination clarity, external-link context, jump-link identification, and file type and size disclosure. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: U.S. Web Design System. Last checked: .