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Guide layout

Use the guide layout with the guide content pattern.
The article layout changes depending on the width of the browser window. On large displays the layout has a sidebar next to the body content, whereas on smaller displays the sidebar content appears below the body content. Similarly, on large displays the layout has a brand section next to the header, whereas on smaller displays the brand section appears below the header content.

Sample HTML

<main class="ds_layout  ds_layout--guide">
    <div class="ds_layout__header">
        <!--
            A ds_page-header component or other header content
        -->
    </div>

    <div class="ds_layout__partner">
        <!--
            Optional partner branding
        -->
    </div>

    <div class="ds_layout__navigation">
        <!--
            The contents navigation for the guide
        -->
    </div>

    <div class="ds_layout__content">
        <!--
            The guide page content
        -->
    </div>

    <div class="ds_layout__sidebar">
        <!--
            Sidebar content, such as related links
        -->
    </div>

    <div class="ds_layout__feedback">
        <!--
            Feedback form
        -->
    </div>
</main>

About the guide layout 

Use the guide layout with the guide content pattern. Guides arrange content into 2 or more chapters that the user can navigate between. 

Guides are used on mygov.scot. For example, Young Carer Grant on mygov.scot

The layout has the following areas:

  • header
  • brand
  • navigation
  • body content
  • sidebar
  • feedback

The guide layout changes depending on the width of the browser window. On small displays the areas are stacked. 

On large displays:

  • the sidebar and brand move to the right of the other areas
  • a blank column is introduced

How to use the guide layout 

Copy the HTML into the middle of the page template

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