Conventions of a Contents page

Contents pages are kept simple in order to make it easy for the reader to find a specific article. Also it helps the reader to find articles much more quickly. Magazines use page numbers the page numbers are also used on the contents page.

A magazine contents page is normally set out into columns. normally the maximum is 4 columns.

The layout of the content page is very structured. this is because guidelines and grids have been used.

On the contents page their is usually 1 main image that relates to the feature article. The aim of the image is to grab the readers attention.

The page heading usually contains the word 'contents' this is inform the reader what page they're on.

Contents pages normally stretch over 1 or 2 pages. This is because its allowing the reader to find the article they want easily.

The contents page usually contains the magazines issue number and date 

contents page normally follows the house style which is a combination of colors  fonts and graphics.

contents pages are normally white so the readers full attention is on the text.

The page numbers are not usually listed chronologically on the website this is because the pages are divided into sections e.g features

Editors letter is a letter in the contents  the editor talks about what is included in the magazine but this isn't included in all contents pages

subscriptions. this is to inform readers on how to sign up to get other issues as and when they're released