General Recommendations Maintain consistent layout and design within a library unit's Web documents. Keep pages simple and uncluttered. Avoid excessive graphics and links. Provide adequate contrast between textual and visual elements. Use large font headers sparingly and consistently.
Structure headings uniformly for corresponding levels of information within a hierarchy.
Document length is important. Generally, documents should be no longer than three screens. Hypertext was designed to link smaller pieces of information, so take advantage of its strengths. Utilize the numerous HTML features that divide information visually into identifiable sections. Elements such as paragraphs, lists, line breaks, and headers allow users to scan and identify useful information quickly.