Add white space to enhance the legibility and look of your page. White space is the empty area on a page that gives the eye a place to rest and, by providing contrast, highlights the graphics and text that it surrounds. Use a logo or header on secondary pages to identify the department or subject of the main page. Table of Contents Graphics Graphics can add interest and attractiveness to a web site, but each graphic increases the time a visitor must wait to load a page. Consult an expert to help you design attractive pages that meet the University's accessibility goals.
Alternate text appears when graphics are turned off.
They are needed by devices that assist the disabled. They also allow pages to load faster, since the browser can compose the page without waiting for the entire graphic to load. Comply with copyright law. Failing to do so puts you and the University at risk for legal action. Use a consistent style of graphics from page to page.