About Template 2
This template has a blue to tan gradient on each of the sides and a white content area in the middle. Template 1 is nearly identical to this template, but it has a solid blue background on each of the sides.
The width of the entire content area, which is white, is 960 pixels. There are two columns in this layout; a small left column and larger right column.
Banner Image
An image can be added to the site header area, in this instance the image is 960 pixels wide by 290 pixels high. If you need help creating a banner, please contact Director of Visual Communications Cathy Brown.
Navigation Options
There are four options for displaying site navigation: vertical, accordion (as displayed on this page), horizontal and horizontal pulldown.
Headline Styles
There a several options for headline styles. Each of the headings on this page displays a different style. Normally, you would want to only use a couple of different headline styles on a page.
Module Widths
The layout of a page can be modified by changing the width of a module. A module can be 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or full width. This module is 2/3 width and below are three modules that are each 1/3 width with a right margin of 18 pixels.
Adjusting Margins on a Module
As a default, there are no margins on any modules. You can easily adjust the margins of a module by editing the settings and adding margins to the top, bottom, right or left of a module. This module has a top and right margin of 18 pixels.
Module Styles
Four module styles are available. The default style, style 1, style 2 and style 3 each have different font colors and background colors. To change the style, edit the settings and click on the style tab.
Style 1
The mission of the Hamilton College Arboretum is to preserve the stately historic campus landscape, to build upon the diversity of the collection with sustainable species, and to reinforce the aesthetic character of the campus. It seeks to provide visitors with a broader understanding of the campus landscape and promote long-term stewardship of the environment.
Style 2
The mission of the Hamilton College Arboretum is to preserve the stately historic campus landscape, to build upon the diversity of the collection with sustainable species, and to reinforce the aesthetic character of the campus. It seeks to provide visitors with a broader understanding of the campus landscape and promote long-term stewardship of the environment.
Style 3
It's a little hard on the eyes to read white text on a dark background. Use this module style when you want to highlight a small amount of text.