JDC Report Template

Using JDC Brand Settings

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Your Name

Published

October 10, 2025

1 Introduction

This is a template for creating reports using the JDC (Joint Data Center) brand settings. The template integrates seamlessly with Quarto’s document system and applies consistent JDC branding throughout.

To learn more about Quarto documents, see https://quarto.org/docs/.

2 Document Structure

2.1 YAML Header

The YAML header defines the content and formatting of your report:

2.2 Sections and Subsections

  • Level 1 headings (#) create main sections
  • Level 2 headings (##) create subsections
  • Level 3 headings (###) create sub-subsections

The table of contents automatically generates from your heading structure.

3 Content Elements

3.1 Lists

Unordered lists use bullet points:

  • Item 1
    • Sub-item 1.1
    • Sub-item 1.2
  • Item 2

Ordered lists use numbers:

  1. First step
  2. Second step
  3. Third step

3.2 Text Formatting

You can use bold text, italic text, or bold italic text.

Use inline code for technical terms or code snippets.

3.4 Blockquotes

This is a blockquote. Use it for important notes, citations, or highlighted information.

4 Code and Analysis

5 Data Presentation

5.1 Tables

Country Population GDP (Billion USD)
Country A 50M 250
Country B 30M 180
Country C 80M 420

5.2 Figures

You can include images using Markdown syntax:

![Caption for your figure](path/to/image.jpg)

6 Callouts

Quarto supports different types of callouts for highlighting information:

Note

This is a note callout. Use it for general information.

Tip

This is a tip callout. Use it for helpful suggestions.

Warning

This is a warning callout. Use it for important cautions.

Important

This is an important callout. Use it for critical information.

7 Brand Helper Classes

The JDC template includes helper classes for applying brand colors:

7.1 Text Colors

  • Use {.text-blue} for blue text
  • Use {.text-navy} for navy text
  • Use {.text-green} for green text
  • Use {.text-yellow} for yellow text
  • Use {.text-grey} for grey text

7.2 Background Colors

This content has a light blue background. Use it to highlight key information.

This content has a light green background. Use it for success messages or positive information.

This content has a light yellow background. Use it for warnings or important notes.

8 Two-Column Layouts

You can create two-column layouts using div containers:

8.1 Left Column

Content for the left column goes here. This could include text, lists, or other elements.

8.2 Right Column

Content for the right column goes here. Useful for comparisons or side-by-side information.

9 Conclusion

This template provides a foundation for creating professional JDC-branded reports. Customize the content while maintaining the consistent brand identity.

For more information about Quarto features and capabilities, visit the Quarto documentation.