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 [French: //Descriptions d'images complexes//] [French: //Descriptions d'images complexes//]
  
-The ''Complex Image Descriptions'' section goes near the end of the book, and it is where you place your complex descriptions.+The ''Complex Image Descriptions'' section goes at the end of the book, before the Terms of Use section,  and it is where you place your complex descriptions.
  
 We create longer, complex descriptions for any image that contains complex information or data. Common examples are Maps, Graphs, Charts and Diagrams. We can also create longer, complex descriptions when we need to transcribe an image, such as an image of a letter. If you are not sure if your image requires a complex description, ask in the [[public:nnels:etext:q_a|Q&A Section]]. We create longer, complex descriptions for any image that contains complex information or data. Common examples are Maps, Graphs, Charts and Diagrams. We can also create longer, complex descriptions when we need to transcribe an image, such as an image of a letter. If you are not sure if your image requires a complex description, ask in the [[public:nnels:etext:q_a|Q&A Section]].
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 For images that require more complex or extended descriptions we create two descriptions: For images that require more complex or extended descriptions we create two descriptions:
  
-  - Standard [[public:nnels:etext:alt_text_samples|Alt-Text]] in Alt-Text Description Box ending with the ''See the link below the image for an extended description.'' +  - Simple Image Description summarizing the image in Alt-Text Description Box ending with the ''See the link below the image for an extended description.'' Note: This can be just one or two sentences, as the Long Description will go into the details. 
-  - Long Description in the Complex Image Descriptions Section that links back to the image being described.+  - Long Description in the Complex Image Descriptions Section with links back to the image being described.
  
-<note>You must include a shorter image description in the Alt-text box that compliments the longer description. Remember, all images must have Alt-text.</note>+<note important>You must include a shorter image description in the Alt-text box that compliments the longer description. Remember, all images must have Alt-text.</note>
  
 ======Creating Section: Headings, Bookmarks and Hyperlinks===== ======Creating Section: Headings, Bookmarks and Hyperlinks=====
  
-Section title is Complex Image Descriptions. Apply ''Heading Style 1'' to heading. Place the section in the back matter of the book //before// the [[public:nnels:etext:terms-of-use|Terms of Use]] section.+First you want to create the main section for these longer descriptions. Do the following: 
 +Section title is Complex Image Descriptions. Apply ''Heading Style 1'' to heading. 
 +Place the section in the back matter of the book //before// the [[public:nnels:etext:terms-of-use|Terms of Use]] section. 
 +Below this heading add the following text: ''Below you will find the complex descriptions for images in the text.'' 
 +Make sure this text is styled as ''Normal'' 
 +Subheadings for each image description go below this text 
 + 
 +<note>False navigation can happen when there is no content between headings (usually normal style text). A screenreader user will think they have missed information. Unfortunately, **we are not editors** so we can not fix this if it happens in the main book content of the title we are reformatting. But, we do create the Complex Image Descriptions section, so we can avoid this problem by following the above documentation.</note>
  
 <note>Don't forget to include a brief description in the Alt-text box for the image ending with ''See the link below the image for an extended description.''</note> <note>Don't forget to include a brief description in the Alt-text box for the image ending with ''See the link below the image for an extended description.''</note>
  
-====Setting Up Headings and Text====+====Setting Up Subsection Headings and Text====
  
 You need to set up your headings and the text before you can create the internal navigation. You need to set up your headings and the text before you can create the internal navigation.
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 +===Add Text Below Image===
  
 For the Image: For the Image:
   * Locate the image in the text that requires a complex description   * Locate the image in the text that requires a complex description
-  * Below the Image and Caption enter the text:  ''Follow this link for an extended description at the end of the book.'' or for french books ''Suivez ce lien pour une description détaillée à la fin du livre.''+  * Below the Image and Caption add the text:  ''Follow this link for an extended description at the end of the book.'' or for french books ''Suivez ce lien pour une description détaillée à la fin du livre.''
   * Style as ''Normal''   * Style as ''Normal''
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-<note>Do not create a heading for the image. Images do not require additional headings</note> 
  
 <WRAP center round box 80%> <WRAP center round box 80%>
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 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
 +===Add Subheadings and Navigation Text for Descriptions===
  
-For the Complex Image Description:+Next you have to add subsection headings for each long description.
   * Locate the Complex Image Descriptions section   * Locate the Complex Image Descriptions section
   * Create a subheading section in ''Heading 2'' style   * Create a subheading section in ''Heading 2'' style
   * Title the section ''Description of ___''   * Title the section ''Description of ___''
      * e.g. Description of Map for Number of Cars Registered in 1912      * e.g. Description of Map for Number of Cars Registered in 1912
-  * Enter your complex description in this section. See below for [[public:nnels:etext:complex-image-description#writing_complex_descriptions|writing tips]]. + 
-  * At the end of the description enter the text: ''Navigate back to image.'' or for French books''Retournez à l'image.''+Under this subheading insert the image you are describing before the long description. To set an image as decorative: 
 +  * Left click the image. 
 +  * Select View Alt-text 
 +  * This will open the Alt-text pane to the right of your work area 
 +  * Below the Alt-text box there is the option to ''Mark as Decorative'' 
 +  * Select this option 
 + 
 +<note>We enter the images in this section for people who are low vision or have cognitive reading disabilities. We mark them as decorative so the screenreader users do not find an image without Alt-text. </note> 
 + 
 +Your complex description goes below the image, and the navigational text to return to the book goes below your description. 
 +  * Enter your complex description in this section. See [[public:nnels:etext:images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]] on how to write Alt-text. 
 +  * At the end of the description enter the text: ''Navigate back to image.'' or for French books ''Retournez à l'image.''
   * Style as ''Normal''   * Style as ''Normal''
  
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 Description of Map for Number of Cars Registered in 1912 [heading 2] Description of Map for Number of Cars Registered in 1912 [heading 2]
 +{{ :public:nnels:etext:manitoba_map_sample_description.png?400 |}}
 +(Image set to decorative)
  
 Map depicting vehicle ownership in Southern Manitoba. The title of the map reads: Number of Cars Registered in 1912. There is a legend that shows red circles of increasing size with a white car icon in the center of the circle. Each circle represents a number of cars. The smallest circle is 1-5, then next size up is 6-10, then 11-25, then 26-100, then 101-1000 then 1001-2025. Map depicting vehicle ownership in Southern Manitoba. The title of the map reads: Number of Cars Registered in 1912. There is a legend that shows red circles of increasing size with a white car icon in the center of the circle. Each circle represents a number of cars. The smallest circle is 1-5, then next size up is 6-10, then 11-25, then 26-100, then 101-1000 then 1001-2025.
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 <note tip>You can set your bookmarks to be visible to help you keep track of where they are in your document. <note tip>You can set your bookmarks to be visible to help you keep track of where they are in your document.
  
-For ''Window's PC'': Open the Options Dialogue box through File>Options and select the Advanced section. Scroll down to Show Document Content section and make sure ''Bookmarks'' is selected. Click OK. You will now see a square bracket beside the location of your bookmark.+For ''Window's PC'': Open the Options Dialogue box through File>Options and select the Advanced section. Scroll down to the Show Document Content section and make sure ''Bookmarks'' is selected. Click OK. You will now see a square bracket beside the location of your bookmark.
  
 For ''Mac'': Open the Words Preferences box through Word>Preferences and select View. Make sure ''Bookmarks'' is selected. Close the window. You will now see a square bracket beside the location of your bookmark.</note> For ''Mac'': Open the Words Preferences box through Word>Preferences and select View. Make sure ''Bookmarks'' is selected. Close the window. You will now see a square bracket beside the location of your bookmark.</note>
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   * Select ''Bookmark''   * Select ''Bookmark''
   * A popup window will appear   * A popup window will appear
-  * Click and highlight the bookmark you with to delete+  * Click and highlight the bookmark you wish to delete
   * Select ''Delete''   * Select ''Delete''
  
-<note>On how to write long descriptions go to Complex Descriptions.</note>+<note>On how to write long descriptions go to [[public:nnels:etext:images:complex_images|Complex Images and Long Descriptions]].</note> 
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 +<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:q_a|Production Q&A]] 
 +</note>
  
  
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