Standard: Table of Contents and Links to "Top of Page"
On this page
Definitions
Table of Contents is a list of links at the top of the page that shows the information that can be found on the page, especially on long pages. A Top of Page link returns to the top of the page.
Content requirements
- On pages with more than one main section that are more than two screenfuls long:
- Write a short blurb for the page (one sentence may be sufficient) unless the information presented on the page is completely intuitive.
- After the introduction, create a bulleted table of contents with links to each heading. If the page presents questions and answers, the links will be to the questions.
- Use the Top of Page link to return users to the beginning of the content section. Use the Top of Page standard code.
Examples
Each example shows how links would be displayed, but the links don't work.
Table of contents with introductory blurb.
OPA Review of Web Concepts and Drafts:
What We Look For
Version: December 14, 2005
This page explains EPA Web design and content standards to help you produce top-notch pages.
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Table of contents without introductory blurb uses On This Page
OPA Review of Web Concepts and Drafts:
What We Look For
Version: December 14, 2005
On This Page:
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Table of contents showing how to use "On this page" when there are also links outside the page.
Web Content Development Resources
This page provides references with detailed instructions, standards, and guidance for creating materials on EPA's Web site.
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On this page
On other pages
- Web governance contacts: Content and Infrastructure Coordinators, Communications Directors, etc.
- EPA Web Guide: Includes technical aspects of Web development (for example, how to create a directory)
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Section of a page showing the "Top of page" link at the end.
Phases of Review
OPA reviews Web materials at two phases: concept and draft. Concept review is the first time OPA sees an idea and has an opportunity to provide input; it does not involve a developed set of materials, but rather the idea for something. Draft review, which can entail several rounds of comments and editing, prepares materials for final posting to EPA's Web site.
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Full Metadata about this standard
Name Table of Contents and Links to "Top of Page"
Tracking number NT00000000
Type Standard
Required or Recommended Required
Effective date 03/13/2006
Date approved 07/01/2011
Category Links and Navigation, Page Elements
Web Council review by 07/01/2013 (or earlier if deemed necessary by the Web Council)
Governing Policy Web Governance and Management (PDF) (4 pp, 339K, About PDF)