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On this Page

Documents On this Page jump links for long pages with at least two H2 section titles, same-page section summaries, keeping the first link close to its heading, moving focus to the destination heading, and using a navigation landmark.

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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports

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In-page anchor navigation Choose in-page anchor navigation when one page has several meaningful sections, usually at least two H2-level destinations and enough length to justify jump links. Activating an anchor link navigates within the current page to the matching section target. VA documents On this Page jump links for long pages with multiple H2 headings, navigation landmarks, destination focus, and heading label proximity.

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This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.

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