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@@ -6,23 +6,40 @@ Links: **[ilw-call-to-action in Builder](https://builder3.toolkit.illinois.edu/c
 
 ## Overview
 
-A 1-3 paragraph explanation of what the component does and how it presents.
+The call to action component is used to prompt visitors to perform an action or a few related actions, such as subscribing to a newsletter or beginning an application.
+
+It can contain a link or group of links and may include an icon. It uses a background that contrasts with content around it to draw attention and add visual separation.
+
+By default, the call to action is shown with a gray background and start-aligned
+text. There are a few attributes to control the component:
+
+- The left side can have an icon using `slot="icon"`, which will move to be above
+  the heading in smaller screen sizes.
+- Color themes for `white`, `blue` and `blue-gradient`. For example, `theme="blue"`.
+- Text content can be centered using `align="center"`. With large screen sizes,
+  the icon slot will remain on the left, and the text center aligns in its 
+  container.
 
 ## Code Examples
 
 ```html
-<ilw-call-to-action></ilw-call-to-action>
+<ilw-call-to-action>
+    <img src="https://cdn.brand.illinois.edu/icons/solid/white/comment.svg" alt="" slot="icon">
+    <h3>Training Opportunities</h3>
+    <p>Need more in-depth guidance on building Illinois websites? Check out these resources.</p>
+    <ul class="ilw-buttons">
+        <li><a href="#">Brand training resources</a></li>
+        <li><a href="#">Web components guides</a></li>
+    </ul>
+</ilw-call-to-action>
 ```
 
-## Accessibility Notes and Use
-
-Consider accessibility, both for building the component and for its use:
-
-- Is there sufficient color contrast?
-- Can the component be fully understood without colors?
-- Does the component need alt text or ARIA roles?
-- Can the component be navigated with a keyboard? Is the tab order correct?
-- Are focusable elements interactive, and interactive elements focusable?
-- Are form fields, figures, fieldsets and other interactive elements labelled?
+## Accessibility Notes
 
-## External References
+- Make sure to use the **correct heading level** in relation to the call to
+  action's position in the page.
+- The **icon** should always be decorative, and as such should have an empty
+  `alt=""` attribute. For inline `svg`, use `aria-hidden="true"`.
+- **Centered text** can be harder to read, so avoid using longer text when
+  center aligning.
+- Make sure links and buttons are descriptive, using `ilw-sr-only` if needed to add context.