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VA.gov Link Collection
Documents collections of links to related content, including related links for closely related programs and services, section links, major links, quick links, placement guidance, proximity principles, CTA alternatives, and privacy restrictions.
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What this source can teach
Use this source to compare a documented solution with the task and states in your own product.
- Start with the original. Open the source and find the guidance or example relevant to your task.
- Trace the connection. Use the claim notes below to see how this site applies the source to specific patterns.
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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. | VA Link Collection defines related links for closely related programs and services and distinguishes them from section, major, quick, CTA, and table-of-contents links. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Related links vs in-page anchor navigation vs breadcrumbs
VA Link Collection guidance distinguishes related links from section, major, quick, CTA, and table-of-contents use.
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: VA.gov Design System. Last checked: .