What does it generally mean to have standards? To some it means
more work and less freedom to adhere to a particular standard.
To others it means never having to worry about whether or not
the appliance you buy will plug into your electrical outlet and
work! (Okay, so you need adapters when you go abroad, but you
get the idea.) Web standards at UW-Eau Claire There are many
types of standards, especially when it comes to the Web. As you
read through the collection of pages in this section you'll find
there is a Web Style Guide that describes the standards for
using the UW-Eau Claire wordmark, maintaining contact
information, etc. Not all sites must adhere to the style guide,
but all sites must follow the guidelines and policies for
accessibility and computer usage described on Accessible Web
Pages and in the UWEC Web Guidelines. How is this helpful? Users
appreciate predictability and structure when browsing a Web site
and standards help give them this. Standard coding practices
mean that no matter what browse