Page Templates

Max-width

Max-width defines the maximum width of the content of a page. Note that some sections such as header and footer use a fluid design for background colour and styling, but content such as text, links and icons are restricted within the max-width limit.

The default maximum width is 1280px.

Responsive breakpoint

Breakpoint is the width that determines how your responsive layout behaves across devices. The default breakpoint is ≥768px.

Page templates

All pages must use the following structure inside the <body> tag. The page width is on the max-width limit. Note the id tag is for reference and can be

Section Name	HTML Tag	Description
Body start	`<section class="govcy-container-fluid" id="bodyStartContainer"> </section>`	To be used to render the content before the `<header>` (i.e. cookie consent). Width must be fluid, same as the viewport.
Header	`<header class="govcy-container-fluid" id="headerContainer"> </header>`	To be used as the page header. Width must be fluid, same as the viewport.
Before Main	`<section class="govcy-container" id="beforeMainContainer"> </section>`	To be used to render the content before the `<main>` (i.e. back link) . Must comply with the max-width reference above and be placed in the center of the viewport.
Main	`<main class="govcy-container" id="mainContainer"> </main>`	To be used to render the service content (i.e. question page). Must comply with the max-width reference above and be placed in the center of the viewport. This section can have one of the layouts described in the layout section.
Footer	`<footer class="govcy-container-fluid" id="footerContainer"> </footer>`	To be used as the page footer. Width must be fluid, same as the viewport
Body end	`<section class="govcy-container-fluid" id="bodyEndContainer"> </section>`	To be used to render the content after the `<footer>` (i.e. cookie consent). Width must be fluid, same as the viewport.

Use the sample HTML Code below as a page template. The code below includes all the sections described above and uses apprpriatre govcy classes to accomodate vertical spacing, header and footer components :

<body>
    <!--bodyStart-->
    <section  class="govcy-container-fluid" id="bodyStartContainer"> </section>
    <!--Header-->
    <section class="govcy-container-fluid govcy-p-0 govcy-m-0 govcy-position-relative govcy-d-print-none"> 
    <div class="govcy-container" id="headerContainer"></div>
    </section>
    <!--beforeMain-->
    <section class="govcy-container govcy-mb-4" id="beforeMainContainer"> </section>
    <!--main-->
    <main class="govcy-container" id="mainContainer"> </main>
    <!-- Footer -->
    <section class="govcy-container-fluid govcy-br-top-8 govcy-br-top-primary govcy-p-3 govcy-bg-light govcy-d-print-none">
        <div class="govcy-container" id="footerContainer"></div>
    </section>
    <!--bodyEnd-->
    <section  class="govcy-container-fluid" id="bodyEndContainer"> </section>
</body>

Sample template

Take a look at this template page with different sections highlighted with different colours.

Also take a look at a simple sample page with components of the Design System incorporated in it’s content.