Style guide sheet: one page, for all your materials
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Style guide sheet: one page, for all your materials
Fill it in once, then give it to every document, presentation or poster (and to your assistant, when it creates a file).
For: ______________________ Updated on: ____ / ____ / ________
1. The colors
| Role | Code | Measured contrast | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body text | # | ___ :1 on the background (at least 4.5:1) | All body text |
| Main color | # | ___ :1 on the background | Headings; text only if at least 4.5:1 |
| Accent color | # | ___ :1 on the background | Large headings (at least 3:1) and decorative elements |
| Background | # |
2. The fonts
- Headings: ______________________ (license: ______________________)
- Text: ______________________ (license: ______________________)
- Minimum size: ____ pt in a document; 18 pt in a presentation
3. The name or the logo
- Where it appears: ______________________
- Size and position: ______________________
4. The images
| Image | Where it comes from | License or permission | Credit to write |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ my photo ☐ free image library ☐ other | |||
| ☐ my photo ☐ free image library ☐ other |
- A recognizable person: their permission before publishing ☐ (for a minor, their parents’ permission ☐)
5. What I give my assistant
Follow this style guide: text in [code], headings in [code], accent [code] only for large headings, background [code]. Fonts: [headings] and [text]. No other colors or fonts.