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Aside

Overview

An aside is used for content that complements the main content but doesn't have the same priority as the main content.

Examples include:

  • related initiatives
  • latest news
  • upcoming events
  • contact details
  • tips
  • customer stories
  • case studies.

It should remain meaningful when separated from the main content.

Default

To add an aside, simply add <aside id="qg-secondary-content"> after the #qg-primary-content element, then add one or more asides.

If multiple pages are to have the same aside, it is advised that you use a server-side include (SSI), or some other dynamic method to include the file from assets/includes-local/asides/.

Each aside should start with a <h2> element.

Code

<aside id="qg-secondary-content">
    <div class="qg-aside" role="complementary">
        <h2>Contact</h2>
        <p>General enquiries <a href="#">13 QGOV (13 74 68)</a></p>
    </div>
</aside>

With an icon

Code

<aside id="qg-secondary-content">
    <div class="qg-aside" role="complementary">
        <h2><span class="fa fa-lightbulb-o fa-2x" aria-hidden="true"></span>Online services</h2>
        <p>We have a range of services that you can access online. You can:</p>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="#">take the practice road rules test</a></li> 
            <li><a href="#">book a practical driving test</a></li>
            <li><a href="#">take the motorcycle knowledge test</a>.</li>
        </ul>
    </div>
</aside>

With a full-width image

Recommended image dimensions are 961 x 541 pixels (an aspect ratio of 16:9). In a viewport of  991px, the image displays at its maximum width of 961 pixels.

Code

<aside id="qg-secondary-content">
    <div class="qg-aside" role="complementary">
        <h2>Wheel of Brisbane</h2>
        <p>
            <img src="https://picsum.photos/961/541" class="img-fluid" alt="default responsive image example">
        </p>
    </div>
</aside>

With a center-aligned image

  • Uses the <figure> element which displays at a maximum width of 374 pixels.
  • Recommended image dimensions are 374 x 210 pixels (an aspect ratio of 16:9).

Code

<aside id="qg-secondary-content">
    <div class="qg-aside" role="complementary">
        <h2>Wheel of Brisbane</h2>
        <figure class="qg-fig qg-unstyled">
            <img src="https://picsum.photos/374/210">
        </figure>
    </div>
</aside>
Last updated:
15 June 2023