Web Standards

The following standards are written based on use of the University's Web templates.

Graphic standards

This section covers use of the block M, wordmark, Driven to Discover (as used with the Web templates), and unit logos. Read more.

Text standards

Recommendations for both HTML and graphic text and fonts. Read more.

Color standards

Electronic conversions for U of M colors and recommended secondary colors. Read more.

Web coding standards

Using XHTML, page titles, metadata, and some general coding best practices. Read more.

Testing and validation

How to test and validate your Web sites before launching them. Read more.

Accessibility

How to make your site as accessible as possible through use of the templates. Read more.

U Web policies

An outline of current University Web policies and how the templates address the policies. Read more.

Web publishing checklist

• Include the white wordmark on maroon background at the top of Web pages; see Graphic Standards, Required for Web Pages, and U Web Policies
• Include the equal opportunity statement, copyright, date of last revision, and link to U privacy statement in the footer; see Required for Web Pages and U Web Policies
• Test and validate your Web pages; see Testing and Validation
• Make sure your pages are accessible; see Accessibility

Begin with the Web templates

Even if you don't design or code your site using all template elements, you must use the bare minimum—the template header and footer—to reinforce the University of Minnesota identity.