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public:nnels:etext:images:complex_images:graphs_charts [2023/05/29 19:12] rachel.osolen |
public:nnels:etext:images:complex_images:graphs_charts [2024/02/20 19:50] rachel.osolen |
========Graphs and Charts======== | ========Graphs and Charts: How to Write a Long Description======== |
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Not all graphs require a long description. More simple graphs and charts can be easily described in 3-4 sentences and can go directly into the Alt-text. When they do need a long description it is important to focus on the facts and data more than any visual elements. | Not all graphs require a long description. More simple graphs and charts can be easily described in 3-4 sentences and can go directly into the Alt-text. When they do need a long description it is important to focus on the facts and data more than any visual elements. |
<note>For units, use the full word instead of shortened/abbreviated forms (i.e., Use “seconds” instead of “s”), and ensure units are described consistently throughout the description</note> | <note>For units, use the full word instead of shortened/abbreviated forms (i.e., Use “seconds” instead of “s”), and ensure units are described consistently throughout the description</note> |
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See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples#graphs_charts|Samples of Alt-Text:Graphs and Charts: Short Descriptions]] or [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples#graphs_charts1|Samples of Alt-text: Graphs and Charts Long Descriptions]] | See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:graphs_and_charts|Samples of Alt-Text:Graphs and Charts: Medium Descriptions]] or [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:graphs_charts|Samples of Alt-text: Graphs and Charts Long Descriptions]] |
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Remember: | Remember: |
<note>For graphs, you can write a summary of the chart and what it is saying then put the data into a table or list for clarity.</note> | <note>For graphs, you can write a summary of the chart and what it is saying then put the data into a table or list for clarity.</note> |
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See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples#graphs_charts|Samples of Alt-Text:Graphs and Charts: Short Descriptions]] or [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples#graphs_charts1|Samples of Alt-text: Graphs and Charts Long Descriptions]] | See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:graphs_and_charts|Samples of Alt-Text:Graphs and Charts: Medium Descriptions]] or [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:graphs_charts|Samples of Alt-text: Graphs and Charts Long Descriptions]] |
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<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note> | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note> |
* Unless colour is integral to understanding the chart, it does not need to be referenced. | * Unless colour is integral to understanding the chart, it does not need to be referenced. |
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See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples#graphs_charts|Samples of Alt-Text:Graphs and Charts: Short Descriptions]] or [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples#graphs_charts1|Samples of Alt-text: Graphs and Charts Long Descriptions]] | See examples on [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:graphs_and_charts|Samples of Alt-Text:Graphs and Charts: Medium Descriptions]] or [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:graphs_charts|Samples of Alt-text: Graphs and Charts Long Descriptions]] |
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<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note> | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note> |