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public:nnels:etext:images [2022/09/06 18:24] rachel.osolen [Basics: Add Alt-text and Caption to Image] |
public:nnels:etext:images [2022/12/06 19:16] rachel.osolen [Basics: Add Alt-text and Caption to Image] |
- Enter a description in the alt text ''description'' field (leave the title field blank) | - Enter a description in the alt text ''description'' field (leave the title field blank) |
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<note>Add all images to a Google Doc and enter your image descriptions below each image. This is three fold: (1) it is easier to work in another document as opposed to the Alt-text box, (2) the Production Coordinator will be able to edit and provide full feedback, and (3) it is easier for you to do revision. Here is an [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkdsgKbxzW_dHJ80xS_njoyMwsNiHCpg_VKv5TYJLS8/edit?usp=sharing|example document]]. Here is a [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c3j33TVTrsG|quick video explaining how to set it up]]. Remember to share the document with the Editor access.</note> | =======How to Write Alt-text======= |
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<note important>You still need to insert the revised Alt-text into the Word Doc.</note> | The following documentation will walk you through how to describe different types of images you will come across. |
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=======How to Write Alt-text======= | =====Introduction===== |
| * [[.images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]]: start here! These guidelines apply to all image descriptions |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:do_s_and_don_t|Alt-Text Review: Do's and Don't]]: review of guidelines and best practices |
| * [[.images:common_mistakes_for_beginners|Common Mistakes for Beginners]] |
| * [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-Text]]: tips and tricks to edit your work before you submit |
| * [[.images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]]: when in doubt, ask! |
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The following documentation will walk you through how to describe different types of images you will come across. The documentation is broken down as follows: | =====Images by Type===== |
| * [[.images:simple_images|Simple Images]] |
| * [[.images:medium_images|Medium Images]] |
| * [[.images:covers|Covers]] |
| * [[.images:text_and_images|Text and Images]] |
| * [[.images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]] |
| * [[.images:multiple_images|Multiple Images: Two Page Spreads, Images in Sequence, Repeated Images and Grouped Images]] |
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* [[.images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] | =====The Finer Details===== |
* [[.images:simple_images|Simple Images]] | |
* [[.images:medium_images|Medium Images]] | |
* [[.images:text_and_images|Text and Images]] | |
* [[.images:covers|Covers]] | |
* [[.images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]] | |
* [[.images:images_over_2_pages_and_images_in_a_sequence|Multiple Images: Two Page Spreads, Images in Sequence and Grouped Images]] | |
* [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books|Childrens Picture Books & Illustrations]]: Children's books are treated a bit differently. This link takes you to the Children's Books wiki pages | |
* [[.images:skin_tone_gender_and_age|Skin tone, Gender, and Age]] | * [[.images:skin_tone_gender_and_age|Skin tone, Gender, and Age]] |
* [[.images:facial_features|Facial Features and Expressions]]: coming soon | * [[.images:facial_features|Facial Features and Expressions]]: coming soon |
* [[.images:common_mistakes_for_beginners|Common Mistakes for Beginners]] | * [[.images:images_and_colour|Describing Colour in Images]]: How to describe colour vs black and white |
* [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-Text]] | |
* [[public:nnels:etext:alt_text_samples|Samples of Alt-text]] | =====Image Heavy Books===== |
* [[Glossary of Terms]]: Words and Synonyms for Writing Alt-text | * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books|Children's Picture Books & Illustrated Books]] |
* [[.images:resources|Resources]] | * [[public:nnels:etext:comics|Comics and Graphic Novels]] |
* [[public:nnels:etext:do_s_and_don_t|Alt-Text Review: Do's and Don't]]: review of guidelines and best practices | * [[public:nnels:etext:human-narration-alt-text|Human Narration: Image Description]] |
* [[.images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]] | |
| =====Examples and Additional Resources===== |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples|Examples of Alt-text]]: examples of image descriptions |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:glossary_of_terms|Glossary of Alt-text Terms]]: Words and Synonyms for Writing Alt-text |
| * [[extracting_images_ebooks|How to Extract Images from eBooks]]: If your DOC file is missing images |
| * [[.images:resources|Resources]]: webinars, websites, and other useful information to learn more about Alt-text! |
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<note>Alt-text is **done a bit differently** for Children's Picture Books and Comics. Please visit their respective pages [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_Alt-text|Alt-text for Picture Books]] and [[public:nnels:etext:comics|Comic Book/Graphic Novel Description: Introduction]] for more information.</note> | <note>Alt-text is **done a bit differently** for Children's Picture Books and Comics. Please visit their respective pages [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_Alt-text|Alt-text for Picture Books]] and [[public:nnels:etext:comics|Comic Book/Graphic Novel Description: Introduction]] for more information.</note> |