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- | ========Graphs and Charts======== | + | ========Graphs and Charts: How to Write a Long Description======== |
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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Below are the most common chart types we get. | Below are the most common chart types we get. | ||
- | ======Bar Charts====== | + | =====Bar Charts===== |
Below are the guidelines for describing a Bar Chart. | Below are the guidelines for describing a Bar Chart. | ||
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<note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||
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+ | =====Pie chart===== | ||
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+ | The description for a pie chart needs to reference the following data elements: | ||
+ | * The title of the pie chart. | ||
+ | * The structure and design of the chart. | ||
+ | * The number of variables. | ||
+ | * The data point(s) for each variable. This may be a value, a percentage or both. | ||
+ | * When describing the data, organize the data into size order to help the user with visualizing and understanding the chart. | ||
+ | * Unless colour is integral to understanding the chart, it does not need to be referenced. | ||
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