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Definition

What Is a Style Guide in Web Design?

A reference document that defines the visual standards for a brand or website — including approved colours, typography, spacing, and UI component states.

Related Terms

Brand Guidelines

Design System

Component

Typography

Above the Fold

Example

Reload Mode delivers a style guide alongside each website build, documenting all design tokens so clients can maintain consistency when adding new pages.

Synonyms:

UI style guide, Design standards

Acronyms:

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