Links can be added to nearly every piece of text or object in Standards and can serve as useful reference points for larger guidelines. Anchor links (or "page jump") is a unique URL that links to a specific place on a page. Links are a powerful way to navigate documents, direct people to external websites, download files, navigate within a project, create buttons and more.

In this guide:

• Text links
• Image links
• Hover links
• Button links

Text links

Text links are a beneficial part of any project, offering viewers a way to navigate to related content quickly and easily. Links can point to a variety of destinations, including external URLs, pages within the same project, or special email links. When creating text links, be sure to employ descriptive and relevant text related to the content it's linking to. It’s also important to test links regularly to ensure that they are functioning properly. Text links are a powerful tool for enhancing the usability and accessibility of your projects, and careful attention should be paid to their creation and maintenance.

Link to URL

1. Highlight text
2. Click Link in the widget
3. Toggle Link to
4. Choose a link style in the dropdown
5. Enter the web address in the text box
6. Check Open link in new tab if you want to open a new tab
7. Click Confirm
8. Test by toggling Preview mode at the top of the page