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There are no hard rules on how long Alt-text should be, but they usually around 2-6 sentences long. This is to help avoid cognitive overload. Cognitive overload can also happen if the description is not direct or concise. The description should walk the reader through the image and be very clear and direct. This can be a bit of an artform, so don’t stress out if you feel overwhelmed. This documentation is designed to help you learn how to write Alt-text and Long Descriptions. | There are no hard rules on how long Alt-text should be, but they usually around 2-6 sentences long. This is to help avoid cognitive overload. Cognitive overload can also happen if the description is not direct or concise. The description should walk the reader through the image and be very clear and direct. This can be a bit of an artform, so don’t stress out if you feel overwhelmed. This documentation is designed to help you learn how to write Alt-text and Long Descriptions. |
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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> |
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<note important>Every image **must** have a description unless it is solely decorative. If you come across words that are images please refer to the section "Working with Images of Words and Different Alphabets" on the [[https://bclc.wiki.libraries.coop/doku.php?id=public:nnels:etext:language#working_with_images_of_words_and_different_alphabets|Languages]] page and [[.images:text_and_images]].</note> | <note important>Every image **must** have a description unless it is solely decorative. If you come across words that are images please refer to the section "Working with Images of Words and Different Alphabets" on the [[https://bclc.wiki.libraries.coop/doku.php?id=public:nnels:etext:language#working_with_images_of_words_and_different_alphabets|Languages]] page and [[.images:text_and_images]].</note> |
- 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> | <note>Add all images to a ''Word Doc'' and enter your image descriptions below each image. This is three fold: |
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| - it is easier to work in another document as opposed to the Alt-text box, |
| - the Production Coordinator will be able to edit and provide full feedback |
| - it is easier for you to do revisions. |
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| When you have completed the document: |
| * Uploaded it to the shared folder on OneDrive titled: ''Alt-text Documents for EPUB Titles'' |
| * Once it is uploaded it is automatically shared with the Production Coordinator |
| * Make a note in the RT ticket the Alt-text document is in the shared folder |
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| 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. |
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| Here is a video showing you how to create an upload a [[https://screenpal.com/watch/cZnDD7Vd7Ij|Word Doc to the Shared OneDrive]].</note> |
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=======How to Write Alt-text======= | =======How to Write Alt-text======= |
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The following documentation will walk you through how to describe different types of images you will come across. | The following documentation will walk you through how to describe different types of images you will come across. |
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=====Introduction===== | =====Introduction===== |
* [[.images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]]: start here! These guidelines apply to all image descriptions | * [[.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 | * [[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:common_mistakes_for_beginners|Common Mistakes for Beginners]] |
| * [[.images:writing_tip_point_form|Writing Tip for Image Descriptions]]: how to get started using the point form technique if you are struggling to write your first draft. |
* [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-Text]]: tips and tricks to edit your work before you submit | * [[.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! | * [[.images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]]: when in doubt, ask! |
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* [[.images:medium_images|Medium Images]] | * [[.images:medium_images|Medium Images]] |
* [[.images:covers|Covers]] | * [[.images:covers|Covers]] |
| * [[.images:author_photo|Author Photos]] |
* [[.images:text_and_images|Text and Images]] | * [[.images:text_and_images|Text and Images]] |
* [[.images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]] | * [[.images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]] |
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=====Image Heavy Books===== | =====Image Heavy Books===== |
* [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books|Children's Picture Books & Illustrated Books]] | * [[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:comics|Comics and Graphic Novels]] |
* [[public:nnels:etext:human-narration-alt-text|Human Narration: Image Description]] | * [[public:nnels:etext:human-narration-alt-text|Human Narration: Image Description]] |