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Frames & Boxes

Frames and boxes can be used to visually highlight content elements. They are ideal for displaying notes, important information, or contact details.

Content

  • Apply frames & boxes
  • Available types
  • Overview: Which Box Should I Use?
  • Accessibility Note

Apply frames & boxes

  1. Open the content element for editing.
  2. Switch to the "Appearance" tab.
  3. Under "Frame", select the desired box type.
  4. Save your changes.

Available types

Important! box

A highly visible box for critical or urgent notices. In the TUM design, it is displayed with strong visual emphasis to attract attention.

Info box

A more subtle box for additional information or tips - less urgent than the "Important!" box.

Contact box

Designed specifically for contact information such as name, email address, phone number, and postal address.

Content with box

A simple box that surrounds the content with a border. It is suitable for additional information or quotes.

Overview: Which Box Should I Use?

Box TypeWhen to Use
Important! BoxWarnings, critical notices, deadlines
Info BoxTips, explanations, further reading links
Contact BoxContacts, contact details
Content with BoxGeneral emphasis, supplementary information

Accessibility Note

Important

Do not forget to maintain the correct heading hierarchy, even within boxes. An H2 heading inside a box must logically follow an H1 heading in the content structure, even if the box appears visually distinct.

See the page “Headings” for details.

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