Link Group Intent and Usage
Link groups allow for a set of text links, either to separate pages, external links or files (or any combination) to be grouped together and presented in an easy-to-use and compact way. Including links such as these on a page helps provide users the information they need and remain engaged with the site.
Link Group Design Guidelines
- Link groups present any links or files defined by the content manager in a simple, compact, and easy-to-use way.
- Visual indicators distinguishing external links and files automatically display; files are represented by a file icon and the file size, and external links are appended with an icon representing their behavior of opening in a new window or tab.
Link Group Editorial Guidelines
- Use simple, short titles for each link.
- Use the description fields to add contextual information about what the user can find at each link.
- Files (such as PDFs) should display with the document title rather than a file name like "SOCC21.pdf." If the display name needs to be changed, you can find the file in the file library and then edit the media name. The media name is what will display in the link group.
Link Group Examples
The example on the left uses the "default" view and includes the bold title above the links. This view is used less frequently on the MDC website than the "section links" view shown in the two examples below.
Link Groups on the MDC Website
The link group component is used extensively throughout the website, most often with a component header above the link group(s).
When a component header is used, the title field within the link group should be left blank and "section links" should be chosen as the view mode. The link text or file media name will then display in bold (as in the "Additional Resources" examples above).
Visit the pages below to see different ways link groups are used on the MDC website.