Conventions of a contents page

Columns 

There are normally two or three columns on a contents page, this keeps the layout looking organised and structured so it's easy to read and follow.

Page numbers

Are numbers put next to the headlines on the contents page, they are usually non chronological, this makes it a lot easier to find a specific page quickly.

House style 

This means keeping the colour scheme the same throughout the whole magazine, which enables the reader to make connections and links between each page and it makes the magazine look more professional. 

Headlines

To show the reader what the titles are for specific pages, this gives the reader an insight into what the article/feature is about and will catch their interest. 

Images

The smaller photographs on the contents page make it more interesting and eye catching so the reader is drawn to particular articles/features within the magazine.

Subscriptions 

Sometimes are featured on a contents page so the reader is informed that they can receive the magazine each week.

Font emphasis

The font can be varied to add emphasis, this can be done by; making the font italic, bold, changing the style, colour or the size. This will make the text stand out more to the reader and draw particular attention to the information. 

Editors letter

Is a message from the editor of the magazine, it makes the contents page more personal to the reader.

Page heading 

Every contents page has the heading 'Contents' at the top where the reader can see it and it's normally bold and the largest text on the page.