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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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+ | - 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, and | ||
+ | - 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: '' | ||
+ | * 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 Word Doc to the Shared OneDrive.</ | ||
=======How to Write Alt-text======= | =======How to Write Alt-text======= | ||
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===== | ||
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