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NC State Theme v3

Mar 22, 2024

Split Content Block

This special homepage blocks sit within a container known as a Split Content block. Two of of the blocks can be put in the Split Content block because each block has a width of only 50% of the page. You will need to make sure your page has been adjusted from the “Default Template” to…

Feb 20, 2024

Starter Content

Certain templates come with a suggested layout of blocks that can be easily populated and edited for your specific needs. Available on certain templates, the starter content system includes a suggested selection of blocks for a particular template type. This can be especially useful as a starting point for creating a new page.  Blocks added…

Feb 20, 2024

Homepage Configuration

Overview A custom-looking homepage can be easily built through creative configuration of regular theme blocks and special homepage blocks. Changing the Page Template The homepage uses a different page template. To change the template, go to “Document” in the right-hand settings panel. Then go to Page Attributes -> Template and change the template to “Homepage.” Header There…

Feb 20, 2024

Page Header Options

With the NC State theme, there are three header options available: Default, Split, and Floating Box. Each header is treated as the page title. The page title is the beginning of the heading structure that should outline a site. In HTML, the page title is considered heading level one, or “H1”. All subsequent headings make up…

Mar 22, 2021

Gravity Forms

Introduction Gravity Forms is a powerful tool used to create professional looking forms embedded directly into a WordPress page or post. The easy to use form building platform helps to save time while also allowing users to preview their forms before taking them live on their site. Through its configuration settings there is a great…

Mar 18, 2021

Alt Text

Introduction: What is Alt Text? Alternative text (alt text) provides a written description of content for visually impaired users who may use a screen reader. Adding alt text for images is a foundational principle of web accessibility. It can be challenging to implement alt text correctly and in a way that most benefits end users.…

May 18, 2020

Jump Links

Jump links, or anchor links, refer to links that direct to specific parts of a page, rather than the entire page itself. This may be useful for linking to elements further down the page for faster access, or for linking from external pages to direct readers instantly to a specific part of the page. To…