A one column page, as basic as it comes.

Guidance

When to use

• A one column layout is useful for presenting a page that includes a form.
• A one column layout is a great approach for a text-heavy page.

When to consider alternatives

• Use a landing page when introducing users to your application, agency, or organization.

Usage

Prioritize your content by organizing content into three regions.

• Page headers contain the following items:
  • Backlinks
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Progress bars
  • Lead text
  • Subtitles
  • Sub-headers
  • Page-level alerts
  • Utility links (print, email, RSS)
• Page content contains primary content.
• Page footer contains page or utility links (e.g., print, email, RSS).

Used in this pattern

• Healthcare.gov Header
• Grid
• Base typography
• Healthcare.gov Footer