Screen+conventions

__ Key Web Page Formats & Conventions for screen readability are: __  ·  Logo on home page is repeated throughout the site for consistency  ·  Maximum of four colours used with colour scheme repeated throughout the site for consistency  ·  White background is popular – i.e., use of ‘white space’  ·  Sans serif font for text  ·  Text is usually left aligned or centered for effect  ·  Avoid italics; use different font sizes for headings and emphasis  ·  Avoid use of all capitals and underscore  ·  Dark colour for text (usually black)  ·  Avoid text on blue background  ·  Avoid red and green together for colour-blind people  ·  Short lines of 10-12 words (60 characters)  ·  Paragraphs are usually 4-8 lines in length  ·  Each page is not excessively long and is not wider than the screen  ·  Tables have been used appropriately to place page elements in position  ·  Use arrow margins  ·  Home page should include a brief introduction to organisation which conveys the purpose of the site <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Have a clear navigational pathway; use a menu bar or directional arrows or words <span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Use graphics to enhance meaning