style for web pages

By convention, web pages differ from other documents. Here are a few pointers to good web style:

  • if a web page is not visible on a single 17" screen, it's often best to split the page
  • never underline, easily confused with links
  • don't use CAPITALS (considered rude - 'shouting') - use a heading or bold instead
  • the majority of text in standard format (no embellishment or colour)
  • emphasise rarely and where absolutely necessary using bold
  • keep text short, no need for full English grammar
  • use lists, easy to read
  • include relevant links
  • don't put full-stops in acronyms (AGM not A.G.M., eg not e.g.)

local standards

For consistency, additional standards are desirable. These are the ones adopted by GCS

  • capitalise only first letters in titles and headings
  • subsiduary headings usually h3 (the default)
  • telephone numbers: (01483) 304234
  • 24 hour clock for times: 19:30
  • works:   Composer Name of Work

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images are from our photo gallery

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  Garden: Spring Colours
  photo Mike Hall   14/4/2009

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  Cabo de Gata: Nijar
  photo Joan Hall   21/9/2010

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  2/5/2008

style for web pages (style) updated 08:29 Dec 24 2010     (main.pl 12.0.54/c utility 13.0.15/c)

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