Frequently asked questions
How can I insert my own site id graphic?
See how to do this on the Tips and tricks page.
How do I add a tool to the toolbar?
You can add a tool to the toolbar using the same process for adding a link to the navigation. Each item is a <li> (list item) inside of a <ul> (unordered list). To add an item, insert your text into the <li> tag, then make it a link. The tool text will assume the appropriate typographic specs.
What is a featured link?
Featured links are any links to content in your site that you want to highlight. The featured links should remain consistent throughout your site.
How do I remove or change the number of featured links?
See how this is done on the Tips and tricks page. Never use more than three featured links.
What is a header tag?
Refer to the glossary for the definition. Use header tags to logically structure your content. The proper use of header tags will allow for improved accessibility, better search results, and easier maintenance when using CSS.
Why does my navigation look incorrect?
Make sure your navigation item is in a <li> tag and the <li> is nested in a <ul> tag. Verify that it is inside the <div id=”nav”> tag. Also, make sure your item is a link.
More navigation information is available on the Tips and tricks page.
How do I validate my CSS and (X)HTML?
CSS Validator
(X)HTML Validator
Why are there no drop shadows on my Web page?
The drop shadows on both edges of the Web templates are using png graphics. Some browsers, such as Internet Explore 6, do not support PNG graphics. A default GIF is dynamically applied for the non-supported browsers. This will minimally affect the overall presentation of your Web site.
Why should I link to the central CSS style sheet?
The central CSS style sheet provides these critical functions:
- Supports a consistent presentation of the University’s identity on the Web.
- Supports a consistent user interface to facilitate navigation across all University sites.
- Provides specifications for page structure, primary and global navigation links, global footer, fonts, typographic spacing, color palette, site id text, and precise positioning of many page components.
- Enables central maintenance of the template components. Central revisions flow through the entire WSU Web site without requiring individual Web developer work. Revisions may involve identity elements, design improvements, and browser compatibility.
- Enables increased compatibility with current and future browsers. The central CSS is maintained for compatibility with new browsers. In addition, the template system senses the specific browser a visitor is using and dynamically delivers the appropriate style sheet for the best presentation.
Why does my background image get cut off in the navigation or other content areas?
There are various methods to solve this, which are addressed on the Tips and tricks page.
What browsers should my site support?
Maketing Communications uses an online testing service to test the WSU Web templates and the sites we develop in the browsers and platforms listed below. This is an extensive list that includes browsers and platforms used by as few as 0.25% of our visitors. The Netscape and AOL browsers for all operating systems and Linux for all browsers are in this category. The browsers you should support will depend on those most used by your visitors. Know your audience.
Explorer |
Firefox |
Safari |
Netscape |
AOL |
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Linux Core 6 |
1.5.0.12 2.0.0.9 3.0a8 |
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Macintosh OSX 10.3 |
2.0.0.9 | 1.3 | |||
Macintosh OSX 10.4 |
2.0.0.9 3.0a8 |
2.0.2 3.0 |
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Windows 2000 Prof |
6.02 | 1.5.0 2.0.0.9 3.0a8 |
7.2 9.0.0.3 |
9.0 | |
Windows Vista |
7.0 | 2.0.0.9 3.0a8 |
9.0.0.3 | ||
Windows XP |
6.0 7.0 |
1.5.0 2.0.0.9 3.0a8 |
7.2 9.0.0.3 |
