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public:nnels:etext:images [2022/09/21 16:43]
rachel.osolen [How to Write Alt-text] |
public:nnels:etext:images [2023/03/07 20:14]
rachel.osolen [Image Heavy Books] |
| - 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 revisions. 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. When you are going through the feedback and doing your revisions, please remember to accept all previous edits, and resolve or answer comments as needed.</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======= | <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 revisions. 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. When you are going through the feedback and doing your revisions, please remember to accept all previous edits, and resolve or answer comments as needed.</note> |
| | =====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 |
| | * [[Image Description Checklist]]: general checklist for describing an image. |
| | * [[.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:images_and_colour|Describing Colour in Images]]: How to describe colour vs black and white | * [[.images:images_and_colour|Describing Colour in Images]]: How to describe colour vs black and white |
| * [[.images:common_mistakes_for_beginners|Common Mistakes for Beginners]] | |
| * [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-Text]] | =====Image Heavy Books===== |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:alt_text_samples|Examples of Alt-text]] | * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_alt-text|Children's Picture Books & Illustrated Books]] |
| | * [[public:nnels:etext:comics|Comics and Graphic Novels]] |
| | * [[public:nnels:etext:human-narration-alt-text|Human Narration: Image Description]] |
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| | =====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 | * [[public:nnels:etext:glossary_of_terms|Glossary of Alt-text Terms]]: Words and Synonyms for Writing Alt-text |
| * [[.images:resources|Resources]] | * [[extracting_images_ebooks|How to Extract Images from eBooks]]: If your DOC file is missing images |
| * [[public:nnels:etext:do_s_and_don_t|Alt-Text Review: Do's and Don't]]: review of guidelines and best practices | * [[.images:resources|Resources]]: webinars, websites, and other useful information to learn more about Alt-text! |
| * [[.images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]] | |
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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> |
