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== The issue == | |||
Horizontal | Should we use vertical (column-based) or horizontal (tab-based) templates for subpages? Examples below. The templates used, in case you're interested, are {{tl|subpages4}} and {{tl|subpages9}} (note, not for the faint of heart!). | ||
== '''Brief''' summary of arguments == | |||
'''For''' a vertical template: nicely balances out the links on the left side and top of the usual MediaWiki layout (skin). | |||
'''Against''' a vertical template: creates layout problems, especially with images, which are usually placed in the top right, where the vertical template would go. | |||
'''For''' a horizontal template: tabs are a common, instantly recognizable navigation tool. | |||
'''Against''' a horizontal template: this creates "link overload" and "tab overload" at the top of the page. | |||
Notes: | |||
* The functionality of the subpages can be made ''exactly'' the same. | |||
* The main considerations here are design/aesthetic ones. | |||
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== Vertical, or Column-based ([[Biology/Draft|Example]]) == | |||
# [[User:Larry Sanger|Larry Sanger]] | |||
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== Horizontal, or Tab-based ([[New York City|Example]]) == | |||
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Revision as of 07:15, 17 August 2007
The issue
Should we use vertical (column-based) or horizontal (tab-based) templates for subpages? Examples below. The templates used, in case you're interested, are {{subpages4}} and {{subpages9}} (note, not for the faint of heart!).
Brief summary of arguments
For a vertical template: nicely balances out the links on the left side and top of the usual MediaWiki layout (skin).
Against a vertical template: creates layout problems, especially with images, which are usually placed in the top right, where the vertical template would go.
For a horizontal template: tabs are a common, instantly recognizable navigation tool.
Against a horizontal template: this creates "link overload" and "tab overload" at the top of the page.
Notes:
- The functionality of the subpages can be made exactly the same.
- The main considerations here are design/aesthetic ones.
Vertical, or Column-based (Example) |
Horizontal, or Tab-based (Example) |