An internal linking element that provides for movement from one place in a finding aid to another place in the same finding aid. Unlike the internal Pointer element, the element may contain text and subelements that identify or describe the referenced object. The element may be used in a variety of ways in an encoded finding aid. For example, a may provide a dynamic link from one Component to another related Component in the same way that See and See also references direct readers of paper-based finding aids. Or, a might be used to direct the reader from text in a scope and content note to a description of a Component in a contents list.
While XML Linking Language (XLink) Version 1.0, which is the basis for EAD linking elements, is a stable document, examples of EAD usage are hypothetical and have not been tested in real XLink-based applications. Those wishing to use XLink are encouraged to consult the specification available online at .