Links
We assessed all link types used across Canada.ca and augmented them by grouping them into 5 link types which can be found in the Extended GC Design Library - DECD. We altered some line heights and font styles to create better consistency.
There are 5 types of links.
When to use:
Use Regular links for the following types of links:
- Inline links (within text)
- Download links
- Subway navigation links
- 'Contributors' links
- 'Most requested' links
- 'More information for' links
- 'What we are doing' links
- 'Expand and collapse accordion' links
- 'On this page' table of contents links
Use Regular links emphasis for the following types of links:
- Inline links (within text)
- Institutional byline links
- 'All related...' links under lists of 'What we are doing' sections
- As needed for any options that fall under 'Regular link'
Use Title links for the following types of links:
- 'Services & information' title links
- 'Featured link' title links
- 'Context-specific features' title links
- 'Latest news' title links
Use Small links for the following types of links:
- Breadcrumbs
- Language toggle
Use Footer links for the following types of links
- Links in the footer
How to use:
Colour Regular links, regular links emphasis, title links and small links should be blue 70b. Footer links located in the blue footer should be white. If the footer link is on white background use blue 70b.