About Link Group Elements

Link Group elements create organized collections of navigation links within your application. They help streamline navigation by providing structured access to internal pages and external resources, making it easy for users to move through your app.

What You'll Learn

  • How to create and configure Link Groups
  • Ways to customize link appearance and behavior
  • Methods for organizing navigation structure
  • Techniques for mobile-responsive design

Basic Configuration

Creating Link Groups

  1. Navigate to Pages in the Builder
  2. Select or create a page
  3. Click "+ Add Element"
  4. Choose "Link Group" from Navigation Elements

Link Types

  • Internal Page Links
    • Link to new pages
    • Connect to existing pages
    • Create modal popups
  • External Links
    • URLs to external websites
    • External resources
    • Third-party integrations

Link Management

Adding Links

  1. Choose link type:
    • New page
    • Existing page
    • External URL
  2. Configure link settings
  3. Add icons (optional)
  4. Set link behavior

Link Properties

  • Text Label: Custom button text
  • Icon Options:
    • Icon selection
    • Position (left/right)
    • Visual emphasis
  • Window Behavior: Same/new window
  • Preview Settings: Active state display

Display Options

Format Types

  • Standard Buttons
    • Separated buttons
  • Tabbed Interface
    • Persistent navigation
    • Active state indicators

Visual Elements

  • Title: Optional header text
  • Description: Contextual information
  • Icons: Visual indicators
  • Active States: Visual feedback

Advanced Features

Auto-Link Functionality

  • First link auto-selection
  • Active state highlighting
  • Child page persistence
  • Navigation state management

Mobile Responsiveness

  • Adaptive layouts
  • Touch-friendly targets
  • Collapsible menus
  • Visibility controls

Customization

Individual Link Design

  • Background colors
  • Text styling
  • Border configuration
  • Hover states
  • Active indicators

Best Practices

Design Guidelines

  • Consistent styling
  • Clear labeling
  • Logical grouping
  • Mobile consideration

Navigation Structure

  • Intuitive organization
  • Minimal depth
  • Clear hierarchy
  • User-friendly paths

Implementation Tips

Setup Guidelines

  1. Plan navigation structure
  2. Add individual links
  3. Test user flows

Mobile Optimization

  • Confirm color differentiation
  • Test touch targets
  • Verify spacing
  • Check collapsible behavior

Warning: Deleting a link connected to a child page will also delete that page unless it's linked elsewhere in your app.

Tip: Use the Live App Design settings to maintain consistent styling across all Link Groups.

Related Resources

  • [Page Layout Guide]
  • [Navigation Best Practices]
  • [Mobile Design Guidelines]
  • [Live App Design Documentation]