Links

Links allow users to immediately open a page, form, dialog box, or additional content related to the current context.

Use links to take users to related or more detailed content. In the following example, the link takes users to a set of detailed information about policyholder Alicia Shirley.

In some instances a link widget is styled as a button because it functions like a button.

Do not use text links for item selection. Instead, use a separate Select button.

When using traditional text links:

• Use clear, concise link text such as Armstrong Cleaners.
  
  
  
• Match link names and page titles. For example, if users click a link labeled Bill Kinman, take them to a page entitled Bill Kinman.
• Do not make red text a link. Instead, use a view icon as a link as shown in the following screen shot.
  
  
  
• When using icons as links:
  • Use a tooltip to explain what will happen when users click the icon.
    
    
    
  • Place icons in context.