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@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ Use `.UnderlineNav--full` in combination with container styles and `.UnderlineNa
 
 ## Side Nav
 
-The Side Nav is a vertical list of navigational links, typically used on the left side of a page. **Width and placement must be set by you.** For example by using our grid columns or by applying an inline `width`.
+The Side Nav is a vertical list of navigational links, typically used on the left side of a page. For maximum flexibility, **Side Nav elements have no default width or positioning**. We suggest using [column grid](../../objects/grid) classes or an inline `width` style for sizing, and [flexbox utilities](../../utilities/flexbox) for positioning alongside content.
 
 - You can use a **light gray background** and a **border** if the parent element doesn't have it already.
 - To add a "selected" state use `aria-current="page"`. If it should act more like a "tab menu" with button elements, use `aria-selected="true"` instead.