Problem Summary: Customer needs perform an action associated with a panel or list
Pattern Key: ACTION_LINK
Example:
A panel with its action-link menu dropped down:
The same panel and action links, collapsed:
If "Add Program" is clicked, the panel is automatically expanded.
Ignore the slight style difference from other pages.
Use When: Actions need to be associated with a panel or list
Solution:
- Actions related to a panel are placed on a right menu under a down triangle, as shown.
- One or two very frequently used links may be placed directly on the title bar (like Add Program), if there is room.
- Hide, Show, and other similar links go to the right of the triangle, with a vertical separator bar, as shown.
Rationale: NA
Accessibility: See Accessibility
Internationalization: See Internationalization
Supporting Examples: None
Where Used: NA
Coding: NA
Items of Note: None
Put to Use
Status: Review
Used in Conjunction with: None
Related Patterns: