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| - | ========Graphs and Charts======== | + | ========Graphs and Charts: How to Write a Long Description======== |
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| Not all graphs require a long description. More simple graphs and charts can be easily described in 3-4 sentences and can go directly into the Alt-text. When they do need a long description it is important to focus on the facts and data more than any visual elements. | Not all graphs require a long description. More simple graphs and charts can be easily described in 3-4 sentences and can go directly into the Alt-text. When they do need a long description it is important to focus on the facts and data more than any visual elements. | ||
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| Begin by providing the title of the graph, and its main purpose (if it is not clear from the title). Then, describe the its structure and design before going into detail, including the type of graph, and the information on the X and Y axes. You want the reader to understand the layout and larger pieces before describing finer details! | Begin by providing the title of the graph, and its main purpose (if it is not clear from the title). Then, describe the its structure and design before going into detail, including the type of graph, and the information on the X and Y axes. You want the reader to understand the layout and larger pieces before describing finer details! | ||
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| If possible, include the data in a table in a long description. | If possible, include the data in a table in a long description. | ||
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| * If the chart is about relationships, | * If the chart is about relationships, | ||
| * This is something that happens more with flowcharts and family trees, you don’t have to describe all the arrows and lines, instead describe the relationships and take advantage of multiple modalities! Lists, nested lists, and even subheadings can help with these types of charts. | * This is something that happens more with flowcharts and family trees, you don’t have to describe all the arrows and lines, instead describe the relationships and take advantage of multiple modalities! Lists, nested lists, and even subheadings can help with these types of charts. | ||
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| Below are the most common chart types we get. | Below are the most common chart types we get. | ||
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