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-======Glossary of Terms======= +======Glossary of Alt-text Terms=======
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-<note warning>This page is still under construction. The Production Coordinator will be bringing this page up in the next team meeting.</note>+
  
 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:nnels:etext:images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] page. 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:nnels:etext:images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] page.
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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, culturally specific clothing, buildings, etc.. 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, culturally specific clothing, buildings, etc..
  
-<note>This is a resource for you! So please add to this list!</note>+<note tip>This is a resource for you! So please add to this list! You can add your additions directly to this wiki page, or email them to the Production Coordinator. If you add them directly, please inform the Production Coordinator so she can review them and share the update with the team!</note> 
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 +<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>
  
 =====Suggested Words====== =====Suggested Words======
  
 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.
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 +====Parts of a Building====
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 +  * Website that explains [[https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/roofing/types-of-roof-styles/|Types of Roofs]]
  
  
 ====Clothing==== ====Clothing====
  
-  * Website for [[https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/my-drive|Victorian Hats]]+
  
 ====Colour==== ====Colour====
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