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- | =======Alt-text Review: Do's and Don' | ||
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- | This page is meant as a quick review of some of the top Do's and Don' | ||
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- | Let's start with the Don' | ||
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- | * Don’t leave the filename in the alt-text. May seem obvious, but it is more common than you may realize. No one wants to hear img_66tgse34fa.jpg | ||
- | * don’t start each description by saying “An image/ | ||
- | * don’t censor: All readers deserve access to the same information. | ||
- | * don’t include any paragraph breaks or styling in your alt-text. Alt-text can only be a string of text and punctuation. If you need more, you will need to create a long description. | ||
- | * don’t rely on Word’s automatically generated image descriptions. AI is getting better, but it is FAR from reliable. I would recommend uploading some images into a Word doc and seeing what the AI comes up with, sometimes the results are very entertaining! | ||
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- | Now let's cover the do's: | ||
- | * Do work from general to specific – this is the best way to start. | ||
- | * Do be clear and concise. | ||
- | * Do be objective. The reader should have the freedom for their own interpretation given all the necessary details. | ||
- | * Do state the type of image if it is unusual or out of context. We mentioned this before in the don’ts, but just wanted to reiterate! | ||
- | * Do pay attention to the context of the image. Is it well-described within the text? Then the alt-text can be simple. I say it often, and I will say it again: Context is key! | ||
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- | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||