components
LinkText (design)
LinkText is an interactive element that allows users to navigate to a different destination.
Usage
Use a LinkText to take a user to another destination outside the current context.
Options
There are two types of LinkTexts: default and branded.
Default
Use it for system related links like in e.g. login/registration flows. It always has a default appearance with a color-blue-base color.
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Branded
A branded LinkText is used in stand-alone context. As the name already implies, the default appearance inherits a brand's primary or secondary font family and color.
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Guidelines
LinkText vs. Button
A LinkText is used primarily for navigation, and usually displayed within sentences or as stand-alone text. For actions that are related to CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete) views, use a Button component.
Related Components
- For actions that are not displayed within sentences, use the Button component.