# Branding the Validator Tool

<p class="callout info">This article outlines how to customize the visual appearance of the Validator Tool pages using the system messaging editor. This allows organizations to brand the validator interface with custom headers, text, and layouts to provide a consistent user experience. This guide is intended for OPS-COM administrators responsible for system configuration and design.</p>

## Setup and Configuration

To customize the look and feel of the Validator Tool, you must first access the specific system messages associated with these pages.

1. Hover over **System Configuration** and click **System Messaging**.
2. Click the **Messages** tab to access the list of editable system messages.
3. Locate the three specific messages used for the Validator Tool:
    
    
    - **Validator Entry**
    - **Validator Manage**
    - **Validator Report**

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## Using this Feature

Administrators can edit the content and layout of the Validator Tool pages using either a visual WYSIWYG editor or direct HTML code.

1. Click the **Edit** button next to the specific Validator page you wish to modify.
2. Enter a descriptive title for your page in the **Title** field.
3. Enter a unique identifier for the page in the appropriate field.
4. Select the desired language setting for your page.
5. Modify the page layout and design using the visual WYSIWYG editor.

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1. Click the **Tools** menu and select **&lt;&gt;Source code** if you prefer to edit the page using straight HTML.
2. Save your changes to apply the new branding to the selected Validator page.

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## <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"><span class="citation-1977 citation-1978 citation-end-1978">Best Practices and Considerations<sup class="superscript embedded" data-turn-source-index="54"></sup></span><span class="citation-1977 citation-end-1977"><sup class="superscript embedded" data-turn-source-index="55"></sup></span></span>

- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**<span class="citation-1975 citation-1976">Unique Identifiers:</span>**<span class="citation-1975 citation-1976 citation-end-1976"> T<sup class="superscript embedded" data-turn-source-index="56"></sup></span><span class="citation-1975 citation-end-1975">he identifier entered on the edi<sup class="superscript embedded" data-turn-source-index="57"></sup></span>t screen must be completely unique to prevent page routing conflicts within the system.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**Image Sizing:** When adding a main graphic or header image, it is best practice to maintain a consistent width of 1448 pixels, though the height can be adjusted to your preference (e.g., 227 pixels).</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);">**File Management:** Before inserting a custom graphic into your page design, be sure to upload the preferred image to your system's *Files Folder* using the **Manage Files** functionality.</span>