Stretched Link

A stretched link makes its whole containing block clickable, so a card, list row or tile behaves like one big link. The nearest parent with position: relative (such as a card or position-relative) decides how far the clickable area reaches.

1Card with a stretched button

The button link stretches over the whole card; the dashed outline marks the clickable area.

Free shipping

Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.

Explore

<div class="card hp-hit" style="max-width:18rem">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1441984904996-e0b6ba687e04?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" class="card-img-top" alt=""> 
  <div class="card-body">
    <h3 class="h6 card-title">Free shipping</h3>
    <p class="card-text small">Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.</p>
    <a href="#" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm stretched-link">Explore</a> 
  </div>
</div>

2Card title as the link

Putting stretched-link on the title link makes the heading the accessible name of the whole card.

news

A beginner's guide to getting started

Sep 23, 2025

<div class="card hp-hit" style="max-width:22rem">
  <div class="card-body">
    <span class="badge text-bg-light border mb-2">news</span> 
    <h3 class="h6"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">A beginner&#39;s guide to getting started</a></h3>
    <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Sep 23, 2025</p>
  </div>
</div>

3Media object

A d-flex row with position-relative so the link covers the image and the text.

A three-step skincare routine that works

We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.

<div class="d-flex position-relative gap-3 hp-hit p-2 rounded">
  <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1567958451986-2de427a4a0be?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="" width="120" height="80" class="rounded flex-shrink-0 object-fit-cover"> 
  <div>
    <h3 class="h6 mb-1">A three-step skincare routine that works</h3>
    <p class="small mb-1">We measure success by how many shoppers come back and tell their friends.</p>
    <a href="#" class="stretched-link small">Continue reading</a> 
  </div>
</div>

4Column as the containing block

Grid columns are not positioned, so add position-relative to the column you want to be clickable.

Only this column is clickable

We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.

Open article

<div class="row g-0 bg-body-tertiary rounded overflow-hidden">
  <div class="col-md-5">
    <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1630905119003-329447458f85?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="" class="w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover" style="min-height:10rem">
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-7 p-3 position-relative hp-hit">
    <h3 class="h6">Only this column is clickable</h3>
    <p class="small">We work directly with makers, so prices stay fair for everyone.</p>
    <a href="#" class="stretched-link">Open article</a> 
  </div>
</div>

5Product tiles

Shop tiles where the whole card opens the product page.

Wool scarf

$49.00

Leather wallet

$56.00

Cotton throw

$84.99

<div class="row g-3">
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card h-100 hp-hit">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-5.svg" class="card-img-top" alt="">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 mb-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">Wool scarf</a></h3>
        <span class="fw-semibold">$49.00</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card h-100 hp-hit">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-4.svg" class="card-img-top" alt="">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 mb-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">Leather wallet</a></h3>
        <span class="fw-semibold">$56.00</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card h-100 hp-hit">
      <img src="../assets/img/product-9.svg" class="card-img-top" alt="">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6 mb-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">Cotton throw</a></h3>
        <span class="fw-semibold">$84.99</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

6Notification rows

List group items are already positioned, so each row is clickable with one stretched link.

Five things we learned this year

1 hours ago

Our guide to gifts under $50

5 hours ago

What to pack for a rainy weekend outdoors

1 days ago

<div class="list-group">
  <div class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3">
    <span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-bell-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
    <div>
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none fw-semibold small">Five things we learned this year</a>
      <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">1 hours ago</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3">
    <span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-bag-check-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
    <div>
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none fw-semibold small">Our guide to gifts under $50</a>
      <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">5 hours ago</p>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3">
    <span class="text-primary"><i class="bi bi-bell-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
    <div>
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none fw-semibold small">What to pack for a rainy weekend outdoors</a>
      <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">1 days ago</p>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

7Team member cards

Profile cards that open the member page from anywhere on the card.

Finn Rossi

Art Director

Liam Patel

Data Analyst

Ella Quinn

Backend Engineer

<div class="row g-3">
  <div class="col-6 col-md-4">
    <div class="card text-center h-100">
      <div class="card-body">
        <img src="../assets/img/avatar-7.svg" alt="" width="72" height="72" class="rounded-circle mb-2">
        <h3 class="h6 mb-0"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">Finn Rossi</a></h3>
        <small class="text-body-secondary">Art Director</small>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-4">
    <div class="card text-center h-100">
      <div class="card-body">
        <img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="" width="72" height="72" class="rounded-circle mb-2">
        <h3 class="h6 mb-0"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">Liam Patel</a></h3>
        <small class="text-body-secondary">Data Analyst</small>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-4">
    <div class="card text-center h-100">
      <div class="card-body">
        <img src="../assets/img/avatar-11.svg" alt="" width="72" height="72" class="rounded-circle mb-2">
        <h3 class="h6 mb-0"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">Ella Quinn</a></h3>
        <small class="text-body-secondary">Backend Engineer</small>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

8Horizontal blog card

A horizontal card layout with the stretched link in the body.

A small guide to a calmer home

Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.

<div class="card overflow-hidden hp-hit">
  <div class="row g-0">
    <div class="col-4">
      <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573612664822-d7d347da7b80?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=800&q=70" alt="" class="w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover">
    </div>
    <div class="col-8">
      <div class="card-body">
        <h3 class="h6"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis">A small guide to a calmer home</a></h3>
        <p class="small mb-0 d-none d-sm-block">Thousands of five-star reviews from customers who came back for more.</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

9Pricing card

The plan card selects the plan wherever you click.

Starter

$13.07

per month

Select Starter

<div class="card border-primary hp-hit" style="max-width:18rem">
  <div class="card-body text-center">
    <h3 class="h6 text-uppercase text-primary">Starter</h3>
    <p class="display-6 mb-0">$13.07</p>
    <p class="small text-body-secondary">per month</p>
    <a href="#" class="btn btn-outline-primary w-100 stretched-link">Select Starter</a> 
  </div>
</div>

10Feature tiles

Bordered feature tiles made clickable with a position-relative wrapper.

Carbon-neutral delivery

Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.

Member prices

Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.

Sustainable materials

Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.

<div class="row g-3">
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="position-relative border rounded-3 p-3 h-100">
      <span class="fs-3 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-lightning-charge-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
      <h3 class="h6 mt-2">Carbon-neutral delivery</h3>
      <p class="small mb-0">Not sure about the size? Our fit guide and live chat help you choose.</p>
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link" aria-label="Learn more about this feature"></a>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="position-relative border rounded-3 p-3 h-100">
      <span class="fs-3 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-shield-check" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
      <h3 class="h6 mt-2">Member prices</h3>
      <p class="small mb-0">Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email.</p>
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link" aria-label="Learn more about this feature"></a>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="position-relative border rounded-3 p-3 h-100">
      <span class="fs-3 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-graph-up-arrow" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
      <h3 class="h6 mt-2">Sustainable materials</h3>
      <p class="small mb-0">Pay securely with card, wallet or in three interest-free instalments.</p>
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link" aria-label="Learn more about this feature"></a>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

11Search results

Each result block is one large target, handy on touch screens.

novao-hub.example/team

Looking back at a busy season

Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.

novao-hub.example/release

How to choose the right product

Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.

novao-hub.example/process

What our shoppers asked us most

We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.

<div class="vstack gap-3">
  <div class="position-relative">
    <small class="text-success">novao-hub.example/team</small>
    <h3 class="h6 mb-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link">Looking back at a busy season</a></h3>
    <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="position-relative">
    <small class="text-success">novao-hub.example/release</small>
    <h3 class="h6 mb-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link">How to choose the right product</a></h3>
    <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess.</p>
  </div>
  <div class="position-relative">
    <small class="text-success">novao-hub.example/process</small>
    <h3 class="h6 mb-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link">What our shoppers asked us most</a></h3>
    <p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need.</p>
  </div>
</div>

12File tiles

File cards in a drive view open the file from anywhere on the tile.

<div class="row g-2">
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="position-relative border rounded p-3 text-center">
      <span class="fs-2 text-danger"><i class="bi bi-filetype-pdf" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="#" class="stretched-link d-block small text-truncate link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">dashboard-36</a>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="position-relative border rounded p-3 text-center">
      <span class="fs-2 text-success"><i class="bi bi-filetype-xlsx" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="#" class="stretched-link d-block small text-truncate link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">release-18</a>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="position-relative border rounded p-3 text-center">
      <span class="fs-2 text-warning"><i class="bi bi-filetype-pptx" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="#" class="stretched-link d-block small text-truncate link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">process-11</a>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-6 col-md-3">
    <div class="position-relative border rounded p-3 text-center">
      <span class="fs-2 text-info"><i class="bi bi-file-earmark-image-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><a href="#" class="stretched-link d-block small text-truncate link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">project-22</a>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

13Event card with date block

A date badge, title and place in one clickable card.

NOV25

How we choose sustainable materials

Seoul · 18:45

<div class="card hp-hit" style="max-width:24rem">
  <div class="card-body d-flex gap-3">
    <div class="text-bg-primary rounded text-center px-3 py-2">
      <small class="d-block">NOV</small><strong class="fs-4">25</strong>
    </div>
    <div>
      <h3 class="h6 mb-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">How we choose sustainable materials</a></h3>
      <small class="text-body-secondary"><i class="bi bi-geo-alt-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i> Seoul &middot; 18:45</small>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

14Inbox rows

Message rows where the sender link stretches across the full row.

Mateo Whitaker
The small habits that make a big difference
15:45
Isla Fischer
Inside our new autumn collection
17:00
Hana Okafor
Meet the makers behind our ceramics
09:45

<ul class="list-group">
  <li class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-3 align-items-start"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-12.svg" alt="" width="36" height="36" class="rounded-circle"><div class="flex-grow-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link text-decoration-none link-body-emphasis fw-semibold small">Mateo Whitaker</a><p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">The small habits that make a big difference</p></div><small class="text-body-secondary text-nowrap">15:45</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-3 align-items-start"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-3.svg" alt="" width="36" height="36" class="rounded-circle"><div class="flex-grow-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link text-decoration-none link-body-emphasis fw-semibold small">Isla Fischer</a><p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Inside our new autumn collection</p></div><small class="text-body-secondary text-nowrap">17:00</small></li>
  <li class="list-group-item list-group-item-action d-flex gap-3 align-items-start"><img src="../assets/img/avatar-7.svg" alt="" width="36" height="36" class="rounded-circle"><div class="flex-grow-1"><a href="#" class="stretched-link text-decoration-none link-body-emphasis fw-semibold small">Hana Okafor</a><p class="small text-body-secondary mb-0">Meet the makers behind our ceramics</p></div><small class="text-body-secondary text-nowrap">09:45</small></li>
</ul>

15Limiting the clickable area

Only the inner box has position-relative, so the stretched link covers it and not the outer card.

This text is outside the clickable area.

Gift wrapping Open

<div class="card">
  <div class="card-body">
    <p class="small text-body-secondary">This text is outside the clickable area.</p>
    <div class="position-relative bg-body-tertiary rounded p-3 hp-hit">
      <strong class="d-block">Gift wrapping</strong> <a href="#" class="stretched-link small">Open</a> 
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

16Category image tiles

Image tiles with an overlay caption; the caption link opens the category.

Outdoor

Beauty

Home

<div class="row g-2">
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="position-relative rounded-3 overflow-hidden">
      <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521335629791-ce4aec67dd15?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="" class="w-100 object-fit-cover" style="height:9rem">
      <div class="position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 end-0 p-2" style="background:rgba(0,0,0,.5)">
        <a href="#" class="stretched-link link-light fw-semibold text-decoration-none">Outdoor</a>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="position-relative rounded-3 overflow-hidden">
      <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573612664822-d7d347da7b80?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="" class="w-100 object-fit-cover" style="height:9rem">
      <div class="position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 end-0 p-2" style="background:rgba(0,0,0,.5)">
        <a href="#" class="stretched-link link-light fw-semibold text-decoration-none">Beauty</a>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="position-relative rounded-3 overflow-hidden">
      <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1443884590026-2e4d21aee71c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&h=800&q=70" alt="" class="w-100 object-fit-cover" style="height:9rem">
      <div class="position-absolute bottom-0 start-0 end-0 p-2" style="background:rgba(0,0,0,.5)">
        <a href="#" class="stretched-link link-light fw-semibold text-decoration-none">Home</a>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

17Course card with progress

A learning card that resumes the course from anywhere on the card.

Loyalty rewards

27% complete

<div class="card hp-hit" style="max-width:20rem">
  <div class="card-body">
    <h3 class="h6"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">Loyalty rewards</a></h3>
    <div class="progress mb-1" role="progressbar" aria-label="Course progress" aria-valuenow="27" aria-valuemin="0" aria-valuemax="100" style="--ui-progress-height:.5rem">
      <div class="progress-bar" style="width:27%">
      </div>
    </div>
    <small class="text-body-secondary">27% complete</small> 
  </div>
</div>

18Clickable dashboard tiles

Metric tiles that open the matching report.

6.5k

Orders

2.1k

Visitors

4.0k

Tickets

<div class="row g-2">
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body d-flex align-items-center gap-3">
        <span class="fs-3 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-cart-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
        <div>
          <div class="fs-5 fw-bold">
            6.5k
          </div>
          <a href="#" class="stretched-link small link-secondary">Orders</a>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body d-flex align-items-center gap-3">
        <span class="fs-3 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-people-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
        <div>
          <div class="fs-5 fw-bold">
            2.1k
          </div>
          <a href="#" class="stretched-link small link-secondary">Visitors</a>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  <div class="col-md-4">
    <div class="card">
      <div class="card-body d-flex align-items-center gap-3">
        <span class="fs-3 text-primary"><i class="bi bi-chat-square-text-fill" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
        <div>
          <div class="fs-5 fw-bold">
            4.0k
          </div>
          <a href="#" class="stretched-link small link-secondary">Tickets</a>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>

19Job listings

Job rows with the title as the stretched link and the details as plain text.

Data AnalystFull time

Legal · Auckland

Backend EngineerFull time

Customer Support · Austin

Finance LeadPart time

Human Resources · Singapore

<div class="list-group">
  <div class="list-group-item py-3">
    <div class="d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-between gap-2">
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link fw-semibold text-decoration-none">Data Analyst</a><span class="badge text-bg-light border">Full time</span>
    </div>
    <small class="text-body-secondary">Legal &middot; Auckland</small>
  </div>
  <div class="list-group-item py-3">
    <div class="d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-between gap-2">
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link fw-semibold text-decoration-none">Backend Engineer</a><span class="badge text-bg-light border">Full time</span>
    </div>
    <small class="text-body-secondary">Customer Support &middot; Austin</small>
  </div>
  <div class="list-group-item py-3">
    <div class="d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-between gap-2">
      <a href="#" class="stretched-link fw-semibold text-decoration-none">Finance Lead</a><span class="badge text-bg-light border">Part time</span>
    </div>
    <small class="text-body-secondary">Human Resources &middot; Singapore</small>
  </div>
</div>

20Extra link above the stretched link

Give a second link position-relative and z-2 so it sits above the stretched area and stays clickable on its own.

A three-step skincare routine that works

Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.

#how-to

<div class="card hp-hit" style="max-width:22rem">
  <div class="card-body">
    <h3 class="h6"><a href="#" class="stretched-link link-body-emphasis text-decoration-none">A three-step skincare routine that works</a></h3>
    <p class="small">Gift wrapping and a handwritten note are free on every order.</p>
    <a href="#" class="badge text-bg-primary text-decoration-none position-relative z-2">#how-to</a> 
  </div>
</div>