Link to an external page
<GoabLink trailingIcon="open">
<a href="#external-url">External link</a>
</GoabLink>Use an external link indicator to show users when a link will take them to a different website.
When to use
Use this pattern when:
- Linking to websites outside your service
- Users should be aware they’re leaving the current site
- Providing references to external resources
- Following accessibility best practices for external links
Considerations
- Use the “open” trailing icon to indicate external links
- Consider whether the link should open in a new tab
- Ensure the link text clearly describes the destination
- External links should be used sparingly and with purpose