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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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======First Steps====== | ======First Steps====== | ||
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Remove all decorative images including: | Remove all decorative images including: | ||
- | * cover (text equivalent = title/ | ||
* publisher/ | * publisher/ | ||
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- Click on '' | - Click on '' | ||
- Enter a description in the alt text '' | - Enter a description in the alt text '' | ||
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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: '' | ||
+ | * 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:// | ||
=======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. |
- | * [[.images: | + | =====Introduction===== |
- | * [[.images:simple_images|Simple Images]] | + | * [[.images: |
- | * [[.images:medium_images|Medium Images]] | + | * [[public:nnels:etext:do_s_and_don_t|Alt-Text Review: Do' |
- | * [[.images:text_and_images|Text and Images]] | + | |
- | * [[.images:complex_images|Complex Images | + | |
- | * [[.images:images_over_2_pages_and_images_in_a_sequence|Two Page Spreads | + | |
- | * [[.images: | + | |
* [[.images: | * [[.images: | ||
- | * [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-Text]] | + | * [[.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. |
- | * [[public:nnels: | + | * [[.images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing |
- | * [[.images: | + | * [[Image Description Checklist]]: general checklist for describing an image. |
- | * [[.images: | + | * [[.images: |
- | < | + | =====Images by Type===== |
+ | * [[.images: | ||
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+ | =====The Finer Details===== | ||
+ | * [[.images: | ||
+ | * [[.images: | ||
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+ | =====Image Heavy Books===== | ||
+ | * [[public: | ||
+ | * [[public: | ||
+ | * [[public: | ||
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+ | =====Examples and Additional Resources===== | ||
+ | * [[public: | ||
+ | * [[public: | ||
+ | * [[extracting_images_ebooks|How to Extract Images from eBooks]]: If your DOC file is missing images | ||
+ | * [[.images: | ||
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