This area contains the University at Albany
web logo. The University at Albany web logo
must appear across the top of the page using
the exact code as implemented in the templates.
This includes the alt tag and a link back
to the UAlbany home page. An image should
not be added to the banner area.
In addition, there are 12 global navigation
buttons for consistency. The code and images
should not be altered in any way.
2. Page Title / Site Identifier
Area
This area serves to identify the specific
site and establish a hierarchy by utilizing
the department name. The same page title should
be carried through the entire site. The page
title may be customized for your department
name by typing over the text "Department
Name" that is listed as a placeholder
on the web template files.
3. Department Left Navigation
Area
The navigation area is present on the left
section of every page and should include the
site's primary navigation including
a "HOME" button at the top.
The left navigation text may be customized
to your site by highlighting the text "LEFT
NAV BUTTON" and typing the applicable
text over it (Note: Do not type over any of
the spaces after the text or you may delete
some of the style code). The left navigation
includes .css code to produce the correct
font as well as a red rollover image when
the viewer hovers over the button.
The red rollover image should appear on
page the user is currently viewing. This is
accomplished by applying the ".leftnav_breadcrumb"
style to the left navigation cell.
For additional organization of the left
navigation area there are sub-navigation and
sectional navigation button styles
available.
Icons or images may be placed below the
left navigation area for additional customization
and to highlight programs or special features
of your site. Be sure to include an alt tag
on any images.
4. Main Content Area
This area contains the main content of the
page. Utilize the headings shown in the style
sheet documentation to segment the text.
The
heading at the top of the page should match
the left navigation button for that page.
Photos, images and color blocks may be included
to customize the page and supplement the written
material. Photos should be optimized for the
web and have a white, 2 pixel border (apply
the .wborderfull2px style from the .css). Your
department's contact information should
be substituted at the bottom of the page.
5. Secondary Content Area (third
column - optional)
The UAlbany web templates are available in
a two column and three column formats. The optional
"third column" allows for secondary
content such as news, announcements, events
or additional navigation.
6. Footer Global Navigation
Area
The footer area contains links to the University's
primary global navigation. The code text and
links in this area should not be altered.
