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A big part of writing Alt-text is being as direct and concise as possible. The words we use have a big role in how this is accomplished. You can learn more about being direct and concise on the [[public: | A big part of writing Alt-text is being as direct and concise as possible. The words we use have a big role in how this is accomplished. You can learn more about being direct and concise on the [[public: | ||
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+ | Remember, the most direct way to describe something is to stick to the facts and describe what it looks like. If there is an object that is abstract, futuristic, or complex in its shape you can describe it is relation to another common object. As long as it invokes the right imagery in your mind. | ||
On this page you will find a list of terms to use for describing trickier parts of images, including, but not limited to, facial expressions, | On this page you will find a list of terms to use for describing trickier parts of images, including, but not limited to, facial expressions, | ||
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+ | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||
=====Suggested Words====== | =====Suggested Words====== | ||
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In this section you will find options for descriptive words. This is an ongoing list that will be added to and adapted. | In this section you will find options for descriptive words. This is an ongoing list that will be added to and adapted. | ||
- | ====Facial Features==== | ||
- | | + | ====Clothing==== |
- | * Grins widely | + | |
- | * Smiles | + | |
- | * Smiles widely | + | |
- | * Crooked smile | + | ====Colour==== |
- | * Smirk | + | For images in Black and White see [[public: |
- | * Frown | + | |
- | * Opens mouth in conversation | + | Most colours you simply state what it is: |
- | * Opens mouth to sing | + | * Black |
- | * Laughs | + | * Blue |
+ | * Red | ||
+ | * Green | ||
+ | * White | ||
+ | * Grey | ||
+ | * etc. | ||
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+ | For descriptors of colours, you want to stick to the facts and be objective. Some context requires more emotive descriptors, | ||
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+ | Some common descriptors include: | ||
+ | * Light | ||
+ | * Dark | ||
+ | * Pale | ||
+ | * Bright | ||
+ | * Shiny/ | ||
+ | * Glittery | ||
+ | * Glowing | ||
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+ | * Subtle | ||
+ | * slight | ||
+ | * metallic | ||
+ | * Fiery (Burning or glowing like fire) | ||
+ | * Glistening (Sparkling or shining like glitter) | ||
+ | * Sepia (A reddish/ | ||
+ | * Blotchy (Discoloured or patchy) | ||
+ | * Translucent (Allowing light to pass through) | ||
+ | * Transparent (Clear; see-through) | ||
+ | * Tinted (or Slightly colored) | ||
+ | * Faded (Less bright) | ||
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+ | ====Cultural and Religious Items==== | ||
+ | * coming soon | ||
====Body Movement==== | ====Body Movement==== | ||
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* Tilts head forward | * Tilts head forward | ||
- | ====Culturally Specific Descriptions==== | + | ====Facial Features==== |
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+ | * Grins (smile that shows teeth) | ||
+ | * Grins widely | ||
+ | * Smiles (smile that does not show teeth) | ||
+ | * Smiles widely | ||
+ | * Crooked smile | ||
+ | * Smirk | ||
+ | * Frown | ||
+ | * Opens mouth in conversation | ||
+ | * Opens mouth to sing | ||
+ | * Laughs | ||
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+ | ====Textures and Patterns==== | ||
+ | You don't always have to describe in detail the pattern of someone' | ||
- | ====Buildings and Architecture==== | + | * Dotted (A series of small spots or marks) |
+ | * Polka Dots | ||
+ | * Flecked (Having a spot or small patch of color) | ||
+ | * Floral | ||
+ | * Plaid | ||
+ | * Checkered | ||
+ | * Smooth | ||
+ | * Bumpy | ||
+ | * Rough | ||
+ | * Sharp | ||
+ | * Diveted | ||
+ | * etc. | ||
======Words/ | ======Words/ |