The Core site header is present on every page. It communicates the European Commission brand and provides basic structure and guidance, to be placed at the top of the page.
Anatomy
- Mandatory
- Optional
| Component | Mandatory | Description |
|---|---|---|
| European Commission logo | Yes | Logo of the European Commission |
| Language select | Yes | Language select component through which users can select their desired language |
| Europa search form | Yes | Enables the user to search and retrieve related information from the database using keywords |
Do's
- ensure the pages contain all the elements in the anatomy table above
Don'ts
- don't use more than one Site header per page
When to use
- always use a Site header when building your page
When not to use
- do not follow these guidelines when you are updating sites that fall under the Standardised or Harmonised category