Images- Main Image, this dominates the page and relates to the main article in the magazine. It is always the biggest image.
Images- Subsidiary Images, All different sizes, the page numbers anchor the images to stories. All images relate to the genre of the magazine. There are also credits for the cover image. There are usually 4 to 6 images on the contents page.
Background- is often plain ir one block colour to make the font and images stand out.
Text- the text is usually split into 2 or 3 columns. The coverlines for each story are in font size 12 or 13 and other text is in size 11. They font is always the consistent and clear to read. The page numbers are usually in a different colour to the other text to make them stand out.
Title- 'Contents' which is always bold and at the top of the page, it is usually next to the title of the magazine. Around this there may be issue numbers, the date and the website. Having the magazine title reinforces the brand. The titles are always in bold font and quite large.
Editors letter- some magazines have editors letters, they are usually at the top or down the side of the page and have the editors name and signature at the bottom. Not all magazines have editors letters.
Colour scheme- is consistent throughout to reinforce the brand.
Other- There are often details of how to subscribe to the magazine. There are Regular and Feature articles and often credit for the photographers.
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