What is an Icon Link?

The Icon Link is a visually appealing component for displaying multiple links in three or four columns to allow for greater flexibility and to guide users through clear navigation choices across a website. They are intended for use with multiple links. 

Example of the icon links on a computer screen background

Example of Icon Links

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Add a Cards Grid Section

  • Click the Edit link at the top of the page.
  • Place your cursor in the section where you want the cards.
  • Click the plus icon → Select Cards Grid.

2. Add a Section Header (Optional)

  1. (Optional) Add a Section Header above your cards.
  2. (Optional) Add a teaser that provides supporting context.
  3. In Styles, set the header level to H3 if needed. 

3. Add Icon Links

  • Select Icon Link from the list of components which can be found under the Call to Action group
  • Select an icon of your choice from the Icon picker widget
  • Add desired link text and URL
    • Note: Title text is limited to 70 characters
  • Click Save

4. Styles

  • Click the Styles tab then click the Layout to expand the section
  • The layout field set expands showing options for Grid Columns
  • The default state of columns is three columns (recommended for link sets of 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 21)
  • If desired, you can change the Grid columns to four columns (recommended for link sets of 4, 8, 10, 14, 18, 22)

Background Colors

We recommend working with a Site Administrator to apply background colors to Card Grids and standalone Icon links when you need them to stand out.

Note: Background colors can be applied only within One Column and Card Grid sections.

How to Apply a Background Highlight

  1. Open the Styles tab.
  2. Choose one of the approved background colors:
  • None (default)
  • Blue 100
  • Blue 300
  • Blue 500
  • Blue 700
  • Sand 300
  • Sand 500

Example of Icon Links

on a Blue 100 background

Example of Icon Links

on a Blue 300 background

Example of Icon Links

on a Blue 500 background

Example of Icon Links

on a Blue 700 background

Example of Icon Links

on a Sand 300 background

Example of Icon Links

on a Sand 500 background