CZ:Subpages/Which style?

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The issue

Should we use vertical (column-based; example) or horizontal (tab-based; example) templates for subpages? 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.

VOTE HERE

Vote for only one. Vote to be closed Friday, August 24.

Vertical, or Column-based (Example)

  1. Larry Sanger
  2. Todd Coles 08:05, 17 August 2007 (CDT)

Horizontal, or Tab-based (Example)