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VA.gov Design System Banner - Official Gov
Documents an official government banner that appears on every VA.gov page, above the header, to identify official government websites and secure connections.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official-site banner | Choose official-site banner when a page is eligible to claim official government or public-authority identity and users need to verify domain and secure connection status. | The banner appears before the header, service navigation, site alerts, notification banners, and main content. | Supports every-page placement above the header and official government identification. |
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- Official-site banner vs banner vs site alert vs notification banner vs security warning vs service navigation
Supports every-page placement above the header and official government identification.
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Publisher: VA.gov Design System. Last checked: .