When and how to use the launcher component on GOV.WALES.
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When to use
Before using, check whether this component is appropriate for the GOV.WALES content type you are considering using it on.
Use launcher buttons to:
- navigate to a service or tool from a GOV.WALES start page
- navigate to a service sign in from a GOV.WALES sign in page
A start page is a guide page built to a specific structure, to provide a starting point to a GOV.WALES service or a GOV.WALES tool. The start page can be a single page on its own or a page within a multi-page guide. Consider a multi-page guide if users need more context to use the service or tool. For example, before a user applies for the Childcare Offer they need to understand:
- the types of childcare they can get help with
- how applying may affect any benefits they are receiving
- whether there are any charges for food, transport and activities
A sign in page is a guide page built to a specific structure, to provide a starting point to sign in to a GOV.WALES service.
How to use
Incorporating launcher buttons
When incorporating launcher buttons, you should:
- only add 1 launcher per start page or sign in page
- place the launcher after brief content explaining things users will need to know, for example what the service is for
- place the launcher before an optional ‘Before you start’ section, explaining things users will need to complete this action
- always use the launcher label ‘Start now’ on a start page launcher button
- always use the launcher label ‘Sign in’ on a sign in page launcher button
- only link to other sites where appropriate
- for launchers navigating to other sites, state users are leaving GOV.WALES by adding ‘on [company name]’ to the description
Examples
Launcher button, on a start page
Launcher button, on a sign in page
