Understand the design standards and elements that create consistent, accessible Power Pages websites for sector users.

Consistent styling helps users understand that your service is part of GOV.UK and builds trust. The styles in this section are based on the GOV.UK Design System and have been adapted to work seamlessly with Power Pages and Dynamics 365.

These styles are automatically included when you set up your portal using the base templates. You can use them to ensure your content is accessible and follows government design standards without additional configuration.

In this section

  • Layout

    Learn how to arrange content on your Power Pages website for effective, user-friendly layouts.

Styles available on GOV.UK Design System

The following styles from the GOV.UK Design System can be used directly in your Power Pages portal without modification.

  • Colour

    Use the GOV.UK colour palette to style text, backgrounds and other elements.

  • Images

    Guidance on using images accessibly in your service.

  • Layout

    Structure pages using the GOV.UK grid system and page width containers.

  • Spacing

    Apply consistent spacing using the GOV.UK spacing scale.

  • Typography

    Use the GDS Transport font and GOV.UK typography styles for headings, paragraphs and links.