From ae337a3ce8b4ec58318246c09836f0638294cfee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Hosgood Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:32:04 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add links in a new tab advice --- src/styles/links/index.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/styles/links/index.md b/src/styles/links/index.md index 6bc9e7e..e804cad 100644 --- a/src/styles/links/index.md +++ b/src/styles/links/index.md @@ -31,3 +31,9 @@ White links can be used in dark areas where the default colour would not provide Links within [heading elements](/design-system/styles/typography/#headings) have an `›` pseudo element added after them. The exception for this is headings within cards. {{ example({ group: "styles", item: "links", example: "heading-link", html: true, nunjucks: false, open: false, size: "xxs" }) }} + +## Opening links in new tabs + +Follow the advice from GOV.UK on [opening links in a new tab](https://design-system.service.gov.uk/styles/links/#opening-links-in-a-new-tab). + +Avoid opening links in a new tab unless not doing so would detrement the user's experience.