Four roles on one path
A link is not just a link. Each link on the way to a destination plays one of four roles. Recognize the role so you know what the link can and cannot tell you.
Spreadsheet
This role organizes the public entry and the overall browsing scope. It is the starting map, not a promise about any single listing.
Row reference
This role provides only one row's local clue and context. It points at a single row and nothing beyond it.
Category route
This role helps narrow the browsing category. It is a wayfinding step, not a product page.
Next destination
This role shows the information actually visible on the current page. It is where you finally read the live details.
What the roles do not mean
These roles describe navigation purpose only. They do not signal credibility, quality, or real-time status, and you cannot assume they are all maintained by the same party.
A worked path
- Spreadsheet: the shared document opens the scope.
- Row reference: one row names a bag.
- Category route: the Bags category narrows the view.
- Next destination: the product page shows what is visible now.
Navigation example — not a live link test, product record, route status, or guarantee.
Continue your review
Next, read a row in order with the row context checklist, and confirm what to re-check with the destination boundary guide.