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 ======Describing Colour in Images====== ======Describing Colour in Images======
  
-We describe colours when they add meaning to an image. The most common would include:+We only describe colour if when it adds meaning to the image. Remember, Alt-text replaces an image with text. It is a common mistake to presume people with print disabilities do not care about colour. 
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 +The most common would include:
   * clothes   * clothes
   * buildings   * buildings
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   * sky   * sky
  
 +We describing colour, stick to the facts and remain objective. The more direct you are the better. Avoid descriptors that invoke an emotional response, unless it is used in the surrounding text. Ask yourself: What about this colour invokes an emotional response? It is a bright and vibrant red dress? Then describe it as so to allow the reader to come to their own conclusions.
  
 +<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>
  
-=====Coloured Images===== 
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-We only describe colour if when it adds meaning to the image. Remember, Alt-text replaces an image with text. It is a common mistake to presume people with print disabilities do not care about colour.  
  
 +=====Coloured Images=====
  
-Most often, you will be describing the colour of the sky (pale blue, grey, dark black with white stars, etc.) or the colour of a person's clothes and hair (a blue polka dot t-shirt and blue jeans, or black curly hair, etc.).+For a list of colour related words please see the [[public:nnels:etext:glossary_of_terms|Alt-text Glossary]].
  
-For a list of colour related words please see the Alt-text Glossary.+<note important>If you are describing Skin Tone, follow the guidelines on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:skin_tone_gender_and_age|Skin Tone, Age, and Gender guidelines]].</note>
  
-<note important>If you are describing skin Tone, follow the guidelines on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:skin_tone_gender_and_age|Skin Tone, Age, and Gender guidelines]].</note>+<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>
  
 =====Black and White Images===== =====Black and White Images=====
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   * Clear (if clear in context)   * Clear (if clear in context)
  
-When in doubt, post the image and your question in the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]]!+<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note>
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