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The Web template’s core HTML file has been updated to include a “Print” tool in the toolbar for sites that display the toolbar. This revised (version 3.1) core HTML file is available now at http://identity.wsu.edu/web/downloads and should be used for any new WSU Web pages. Instructions for updating existing Web pages to include the “Print” tool are available at http://identity.wsu.edu/web/downloads/v3-1/add.aspx.

“Print” tool functionality: When the “Print” tool is clicked, a new page formatted for printing is generated and displayed in a new window. A “Print” button appears at the top of the new window for sending the page to a printer.

The “Print” tool is optional and can be disabled as described at http://identity.wsu.edu/web/downloads/v3-1/disable.aspx. However, its use is strongly encouraged to provide WSU site visitors a consistent printing interface.

Coming soon: Over twenty new site id designs are nearly ready to launch in the Template Designer.

The Web template central CSS has recently gone through a few updates to address discovered issues. The most critical issue involved fonts displaying poorly in some sizes in certain Windows environments. Revisions were made to the font set and content specifications so you may notice slight changes, particularly in the navigation links. 

Thank you for moving your sites into the new templates. Please let us know at templates@lists.wsu.edu if you discover any additional problems. This address goes to our Web template team only. 

Coming soon:

• Implementation of “Print” tool in the toolbar to access a print style sheet
• Additional site identifier images
• Video tutorials

Thanks for all your comments and questions. A couple minor revisions were made based on your input. The rounded corner in the upper left has been brought back and the footer reflection has been removed.

The template CSS and Template Designer will now be revised to make this design a reality. Early July is the release target date.

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The WSU Identity Program has been revised to better communicate WSU’s evolved brand platform, expanded messaging, and focus on WSU’s impact. These revisions are outlined in the Brand Identity Standards currently available in PDF format at http://identity.wsu.edu/brandrefresh.

The WSU Web template is being revised to reflect these new standards, particularly those outlined in the “Visual Approach” section (PDF) and the “WSU Communications Personality” items listed on page A-4 of the “Brand Platform” section (PDF).

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