The Site header offers easily recognisable elements (such as the logo) and the most essential functionality of every site (such as Language switcher or Search form). Additionally it can host the name of the site and the main navigation. The header is always placed at the top of the page.
Core config.
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| No. | Element/component | Usage | Description |
|---|
| 1. | EU Identity (flag) | mandatory | Flag of the European Union |
| 2. | Language switcher | mandatory | Language select component through which users can select their desired language, on the left of the search form (*use a Language select component if your website supports multilingual content) |
| 3. | Search form | mandatory | Enables the user to search and retrieve related information from using keywords |
| 4. | Menu | mandatory | Main navigation of the website |
Harmonised config.
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| No. | Element/component | Usage | Description |
|---|
| 1. | EU Identity (flag) | mandatory | Flag of the European Union |
| 2. | Login | optional | Login component (*use the Login component only if your website allows visitors to login) |
| 3. | Language switcher | mandatory | Language select component through which users can select their desired language, on the left of the search form (*use a Language select component if your website supports multilingual content) |
| 4. | Search form | mandatory | Enables the user to search and retrieve related information from using keywords |
| 5. | Site name | mandatory | Name of the website |
| 6. | Menu | optional | Main navigation of the website |