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<section begin="intro" />'''Portals''' are essentially a page with a bunch of smaller pages contained in blocks which can easily be reorganized on a page. They utilize a responsive web design allowing content to be resized on different sized screen and mobile devices. | <section begin="intro" />'''Portals''' are essentially a page with a bunch of smaller pages contained in blocks which can easily be reorganized on a page. They utilize a responsive web design allowing content to be resized on different sized screen and mobile devices. | ||
The idea of a portal is to help readers and/or editors navigate their way through | The idea of a portal is to help readers and/or editors navigate their way through USApedia topic areas through pages similar to the Main Page. In essence, portals are useful entry-points to USApedia content. | ||
They intended to serve as "[[Main Page]]s" for specific topics or areas. It is meant for both readers and editors of [[USApedia]], and should promote content and encourage contribution. A portal may be associated with one or more [[WikiProjects]]. <section end="intro" /> | They intended to serve as "[[Main Page]]s" for specific topics or areas. It is meant for both readers and editors of [[USApedia]], and should promote content and encourage contribution. A portal may be associated with one or more [[WikiProjects]]. <section end="intro" /> | ||
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[[File:Portal color options.png|thumb|485x485px|Portal color options]]The colors of the portal can be adjusted in the box-header [[subpage]]. | [[File:Portal color options.png|thumb|485x485px|Portal color options]]The colors of the portal can be adjusted in the box-header [[subpage]]. | ||
*Replace "Topic" with your portal's name - "Portal:Topic/box-header" | *Replace "Topic" with your portal's name - "Portal:Topic/box-header" | ||
*Please remember that colors need to be [[Accessibility|accessible]] to those with disabilities (color blindness, low vision, etc.). See [[ | *Please remember that colors need to be [[Accessibility|accessible]] to those with disabilities (color blindness, low vision, etc.). See [[USApedia:Accessibility]] for more details. | ||
**[https://toolness.github.io/accessible-color-matrix/ Accessible color palette builder] - U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) | **[https://toolness.github.io/accessible-color-matrix/ Accessible color palette builder] - U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) | ||
**[https://venngage.com/tools/accessible-color-palette-generator Accessible color palette generator] | **[https://venngage.com/tools/accessible-color-palette-generator Accessible color palette generator] | ||
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===Tabs=== | ===Tabs=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:USApedia tabs.png|thumb|870x870px|Example tabs|link=Special:FilePath/USApedia_tabs.png]]Tabs can add more places for information, while keeping most content above the fold. | ||
It is recommended to: | It is recommended to: | ||