Style Guidelines – Rules to Follow
The presentation and accuracy of the website is of crucial importance. Please pay special attention to these style guidelines so that we can maintain a consistent look throughout the site.
Attention to Detail
- Please pay special Attention to Detail while managing content on the site.
- Double check your work for spelling & grammatical errors
- Be sure that your document Titles are in a presentable format with Capital Letters.
- Be aware of presentation – be sure that spacing between lines is consistent and that font is the correct size (see font information below).
Font Size and Style
- Font Size – Font size is programmed to default to 10pt. Please do not change unless for a Title or Heading.
- Font Style – Font style is programmed to default to Verdana. Please do not change the font style.
- Color – In general, please keep Font color black with the exception of Headings or to highlight a specific word or phrase when appropriate.
Headings
Under the Style drop down on the tool bar, you have the option to select either Heading 1 or Heading 2. In general, Heading 1 should be used only at the very top of the page (it is the larger of the two headings). Heading 2 is a Sub-Heading to divide sections, etc. Please stay consistent as you build your pages.
To edit content so that it displays as a heading:
- Highlight the word/title
- Go to the Style drop down menu and select either Heading 1 or Heading 2.
Note: Adjust the format drop down to display default in order to type normal size font in the body of the page.
Customizing Pages
As you build and customize your pages, please keep color scheme, font, headings and general style consistent with the rest of the website.
Check your work on the NSBSD Website
Always check your work on the actual Website after making changes in WordPress
- Double check presentation
- Double check that Links work correctly
Save/Upload documents as PDF vs. Word
As a general rule, it is always best to save your Word document as a PDF before uploading it to the website. This reduces the risk of documents being altered and also ensures style consistency.
Optimizing PDF Documents for the Website
Reducing the size of PDF files will ensure a functional web link.
- To save a Word document as a PDF: Open the Word Document, Click on Save As and Select PDF as the Format.
- To reduce the size of a PDF file: Open the PDF file and click on Save As. In the Save Box, select Reduce Size from the Quartz Filter Drop Down