Link

Wraps an anchor element to add icons or margins.

Props

leadingIcon
GoAIconType
Icon displayed before the link text.
trailingIcon
GoAIconType
Icon displayed after the link text.
color
interactive | dark | light
Sets the color theme. 'interactive' for blue, 'dark' for black, 'light' for white text.
Defaults to interactive.
size
xsmall | small | medium | large
Sets the text size and corresponding icon size.
Defaults to medium.
testId
string
Sets a data-testid attribute for automated testing.
mt, mr, mb, ml
none | 3xs | 2xs | xs | s | m | l | xl | 2xl | 3xl | 4xl
Apply margin to the top, right, bottom, and/or left of the component.
 Examples

Card grid

<GoabGrid gap="xl" minChildWidth="320px">
      <GoabContainer accent="thin" mb="none">
        <GoabLink size="large" mb="m">
          <a href="#">Waitlist submission</a>
        </GoabLink>
        <GoabText mt="none" mb="none">
          Enter and maintain information about the households waiting for affordable housing
          with your organization.
        </GoabText>
      </GoabContainer>

      <GoabContainer accent="thin" mb="none">
        <GoabLink size="large" mb="m">
          <a href="#">Lodge assistance program</a>
        </GoabLink>
        <GoabText mt="none" mb="none">
          Keep track of the individuals who are placed in lodges and may qualify for the Lodge
          Assistance Program subsidy.
        </GoabText>
      </GoabContainer>

      <GoabContainer accent="thin" mb="none">
        <GoabLink size="large" mb="m">
          <a href="#">Education Support</a>
        </GoabLink>
        <GoabText mt="none" mb="none">
          Explore educational resources, enroll in courses, and track your academic progress
          effortlessly.
        </GoabText>
      </GoabContainer>

      <GoabContainer accent="thin" mb="none">
        <GoabLink size="large" mb="m">
          <a href="#">Social Assistance</a>
        </GoabLink>
        <GoabText mt="none" mb="none">
          Learn about available support programs, apply for financial aid, and access community
          resources.
        </GoabText>
      </GoabContainer>

      <GoabContainer accent="thin" mb="none">
        <GoabLink size="large" mb="m">
          <a href="#">Employment Opportunity</a>
        </GoabLink>
        <GoabText mt="none" mb="none">
          Search for job openings, access career development tools, and receive
          employment-related updates.
        </GoabText>
      </GoabContainer>

      <GoabContainer accent="thin" mb="none">
        <GoabLink size="large" mb="m">
          <a href="#">Housing Assistance</a>
        </GoabLink>
        <GoabText mt="none" mb="none">
          Find affordable housing options, apply for housing subsidies, and report maintenance
          issues seamlessly.
        </GoabText>
      </GoabContainer>
    </GoabGrid>
<goab-grid gap="xl" minChildWidth="320px">
  <goab-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goab-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Waitlist submission</a>
    </goab-link>
    <goab-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Enter and maintain information about the households waiting for affordable housing
      with your organization.
    </goab-text>
  </goab-container>

  <goab-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goab-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Lodge assistance program</a>
    </goab-link>
    <goab-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Keep track of the individuals who are placed in lodges and may qualify for the Lodge
      Assistance Program subsidy.
    </goab-text>
  </goab-container>

  <goab-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goab-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Education Support</a>
    </goab-link>
    <goab-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Explore educational resources, enroll in courses, and track your academic progress
      effortlessly.
    </goab-text>
  </goab-container>

  <goab-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goab-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Social Assistance</a>
    </goab-link>
    <goab-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Learn about available support programs, apply for financial aid, and access community
      resources.
    </goab-text>
  </goab-container>

  <goab-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goab-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Employment Opportunity</a>
    </goab-link>
    <goab-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Search for job openings, access career development tools, and receive
      employment-related updates.
    </goab-text>
  </goab-container>

  <goab-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goab-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Housing Assistance</a>
    </goab-link>
    <goab-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Find affordable housing options, apply for housing subsidies, and report maintenance
      issues seamlessly.
    </goab-text>
  </goab-container>
</goab-grid>
<goa-grid gap="xl" minchildwidth="320px">
  <goa-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goa-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Waitlist submission</a>
    </goa-link>
    <goa-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Enter and maintain information about the households waiting for affordable housing
      with your organization.
    </goa-text>
  </goa-container>

  <goa-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goa-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Lodge assistance program</a>
    </goa-link>
    <goa-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Keep track of the individuals who are placed in lodges and may qualify for the Lodge
      Assistance Program subsidy.
    </goa-text>
  </goa-container>

  <goa-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goa-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Education Support</a>
    </goa-link>
    <goa-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Explore educational resources, enroll in courses, and track your academic progress
      effortlessly.
    </goa-text>
  </goa-container>

  <goa-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goa-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Social Assistance</a>
    </goa-link>
    <goa-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Learn about available support programs, apply for financial aid, and access community
      resources.
    </goa-text>
  </goa-container>

  <goa-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goa-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Employment Opportunity</a>
    </goa-link>
    <goa-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Search for job openings, access career development tools, and receive
      employment-related updates.
    </goa-text>
  </goa-container>

  <goa-container accent="thin" mb="none">
    <goa-link size="large" mb="m">
      <a href="#">Housing Assistance</a>
    </goa-link>
    <goa-text mt="none" mb="none">
      Find affordable housing options, apply for housing subsidies, and report maintenance
      issues seamlessly.
    </goa-text>
  </goa-container>
</goa-grid>

Link to an external page

<GoabLink trailingIcon="open">
      <a href="#external-url">External link</a>
    </GoabLink>
<goab-link trailingIcon="open">
  <a href="#external-url">External link</a>
</goab-link>
<goa-link trailingicon="open">
  <a href="#external-url">External link</a>
</goa-link>

Types

Submit form

This distinction matters for screen reader users who expect different behaviors, keyboard navigation patterns, and browser history.

Do
Use a button for actions that trigger functionality (submit, save, cancel). Use a link for navigation to different pages or external websites.
Go to homepage
Don't
Don't use Button for simple navigation (use Link), toggling state (use Toggle or Checkbox), or minor utility functions (use Icon Button).
All GoA Design System components are built to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards. The following guidelines provide additional context for accessible implementation.

No accessibility-specific guidelines have been documented for this component yet.
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