FrontPage template
When creating a content object (Web site) you are given the choice of creating the site using the FrontPage or Word Template. If the FrontPage template is selected, all additional Web pages will be created automatically with the template.
Format page using template styles
It is important to use only the styles contained in the template and not create additional ones. This will ensure that accessibility guidelines are met; as the template has been created with an appropriate font style and size. Formatting can be done by using the drop down style menu or by clicking buttons on the Formatting tool bar.
Using the style menu
To format text using the style menu you must:
- Highlight the text be formatted or
- Place the cursor in a paragraph if the entire paragraph is to be formatted.
- Click the drop down arrow on the right of the Style window, as indicated by the arrow in the following image.
The style menu will drop down as shown in the following image.
- Click the required style.
Note: Generally, you will only use Heading styles and Normal in the average Web page created for learning purposes.
Using the format tool bar
The buttons on the Formatting tool bar can be used because they will apply the appropriate styles from the template. The following image shows the basic formatting buttons including:
BoldItalics
Underlined
- Numbered list
- Bullet list
To apply styles using the formatting tool bar:
- Highlight the text to be formatted.
- Click the style button as indicated in the image above.
Note: The underline and italic styles should be used
cautiously.
Italics are difficult to read on-screen as the text breaks up as it
slants to the right. This can make it difficult for someone with a vision
disablity to read.
Underlining is the format used to define hyperlinks. It can become
confusing if viewers perceive underlined text to mean a link.
Bold formatting is probably the best to use to attract attention.