Table of Contents
Accessibility guidelines for editors (template)
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Introduction
Editorial recommendations
Discussion
Accessibility guidelines for editors (template)
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Introduction
Context and objectives
Who should read this user guide, and how should you use it?
Acknowledgements
License agreement
Contact
Credits
Editorial recommendations
1. Format content so that it is accessible
1.1. Copy/paste content correctly from a document (Word, PDF, email, web page, etc.)
1.2. Do not justify text
1.3. Avoid multiple line breaks
2. Use a consistent hierarchy of headings
3. Write accessible links
4. Make images accessible
5. Use bulleted and numbered lists correctly
6. Write content in an accessible way
6.1. Keep accents on letters
6.2. Provide the full form of abbreviations
6.3. Declare inline quotes and block quotes
6.4. Declare language changes
6.5. Do not refer to an item by indicating its colour, shape, or position alone
7. Use colours and contrast correctly
7.1. Ensure an optimal contrast between text and background colour
7.2. Make sure that colours are not the only method for conveying information
8. Use rich content and multimedia correctly
8.1. Associate a detailed description with rich content (charts, maps, Flash animations, etc.)
8.2. Make sure that moving content can be paused
8.3. Make sure videos are accessible (transcription, captions, and audio description)