Layout Principles

Using a calculator as its own page

A consistent calculator webpage template could include a calculator header and a description section to explain what the calculator does/how it works, prior to a distinct section for the actual calculator.

Old PSA example in context

Requirements

  • The Calculator container sits full-width within a page template.
  • 6px rounded corners on the Calculator container.
  • When using the tab component use the version where a keyline separates the tabs from the content below.
  • The Info icon and Calculator Help should open when clicked, not on hover.
  • The background of the container should be Dow White and the Form Fields use Web Light Grey.
  • The function buttons (‘Calculate’ and ‘Clear’) sit together and towards the bottom right of the input fields.
  • On the calculator webpage, you may also include a carousel for linking to relevant resources or webpages (enabling onward user journey).

Using a calculator in an existing page

Create a title for the calculator to separate it from the main content (in this case ‘PSA Calculator’). You can add a short description of how to use the calculator. There is also an option to use an icon to identify the calculator.

Old PSA example in existing page