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- | =======Complex Image Descriptions======= | + | =======Complex Image Description Section======= |
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- | We create longer, complex descriptions for images of maps, graphs, and charts. 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, | + | We create longer, complex descriptions for any image that contains complex information or data. Common examples are Maps, Graphs, Charts |
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: | + | - Simple Image Description summarizing the image in Alt-Text Description Box ending with the '' |
- | - Long Description in the Complex Image Descriptions Section | + | - Long Description in the Complex Image Descriptions Section |
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======Creating Section: Headings, Bookmarks and Hyperlinks===== | ======Creating Section: Headings, Bookmarks and Hyperlinks===== | ||
Section title is Complex Image Descriptions. Apply '' | Section title is Complex Image Descriptions. Apply '' | ||
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====Setting Up Headings and Text==== | ====Setting Up Headings and Text==== | ||
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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: '' | + | * Below the Image and Caption enter the text: '' |
* Style as '' | * Style as '' | ||
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* Title the section '' | * Title the section '' | ||
* 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: | + | * Enter your complex description in this section. See [[public: |
- | * At the end of the description enter the text: '' | + | * At the end of the description enter the text: '' |
* Style as '' | * Style as '' | ||
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* Locate the image for the complex description | * Locate the image for the complex description | ||
- | * Highlight the phrase'' | + | * Highlight the phrase'' |
* Right click to open the popup menu | * Right click to open the popup menu | ||
* Select '' | * Select '' | ||
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* Highlight the phrase " | * Highlight the phrase " | ||
* Right click to open the popup menu | * Right click to open the popup menu | ||
- | * Select '' | + | * Select '' |
- | * This will open a popup window '' | + | * This will open a popup window '' |
* Select the '' | * Select the '' | ||
* Under '' | * Under '' | ||
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* Select '' | * Select '' | ||
- | ======Writing Complex Descriptions====== | + | < |
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- | We also do this because all non-decorative images require alt-text, even if a long description is also provided. | + | |
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- | Empty Alt-tags in non-decorative images can be confusing to the reader, and leave out part of the experience of reading. | + | |
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- | When creating a complex description work from the general to the specific: provide an overview of the image before you describe specific details. | + | |
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- | A good strategy is to break the image up into its component parts, and then organize them so that the description makes logical sense. | + | |
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- | The complex descriptions must also follow the standard Alt-text guidelines (though it will be longer that 2-3 sentences). | + | |
- | * Use as few words as possible. Be clear and precise. | + | |
- | * Focus on the data and not on extraneous visual elements. | + | |
- | * NOTE: If the visual elements are important | + | |
- | * The reader should be able to understand the description in one reading. | + | |
- | * Start with a brief description, | + | |
- | * Some content is better converted to tables than being provided in a narrative description. | + | |
- | * Some content presented visually can be converted to nested lists. | + | |
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- | =====Maps===== | + | |
- | * Include the Name/Title of the Map and a Description of the Legend | + | |
- | * It is not necessary to describe types of lines/ | + | |
- | * Aim for clarity, even if detail is sacrificed. Focus on the information that is relevant in the greater context of the book. | + | |
- | * Ask yourself: What is this Map telling the reader? Only describe what is necessary to convey the intended meaning of the map. This will vary. | + | |
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- | More tips on [[http:// | + | |
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- | See examples on [[public: | + | |
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- | =====Graphs/Charts===== | + | |
- | * Describe only the visual features that convey this meaning. | + | |
- | * Describe the layout of the graph before describing specific data (i.e. "A Bar Chart of ..." | + | |
- | * Provide the most relevant information first, like what is being measured on the X and Y axes. | + | |
- | * Make sure what you are describing is relevant to the image. Do not simply repeat the titles and labels without providing information about what the graph portrays. | + | |
- | * For units, use the full word instead of short forms (ex. Use “seconds” instead of “s”) and ensure the unit is described consistently throughout the description. | + | |
- | For examples see [[public: | + | <note tip>If you have any questions, check the archive below, if still not clear, post your question on the [[public: |
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- | More info on writing extended or long descriptions: | ||
- | * [[https:// | ||
- | * [[http:// | ||
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