with the grouped object which makes it easier for assistive technology to discern the object. Microsoft provies a detail explantion on how to . Diagrams, Charts, Graphs Images, such as diagrams, charts and graphs, often contain information too detailed to describe as alternative text. In these cases, describe the information in the body of the document just below the image. No alternative text is necessary if the image is decorative only and conveys no information or if the information in the image is redundant to the text of the document. All complicated images should have descriptive text included in the body of the document. If the text is overly cumbersome and/or interrupts the flow of information, it is appropriate to include an appendix that contains all necessary supporting information. Captions for Images Caption is a Word feature that associates a numbered label, e.g., "Figure 1", with a table, figure, equation or other item. Captions help with organizing a page and provide readers with additional information regarding the sequencing of objects. To generate a Caption right-click the image and click Insert caption. Select the options you want in the Options Box, such as label, position of the caption and numbering, then click the OK button . Now you can select the caption, edit the text and change the text formatting. Accessibility Best Practices for Images, Alternative Text, Captions Do not use text boxes for simple graphics. Do not use background images or watermarks. Background images or watermarks make it difficult for readers using screen magnification products to discern the text from the background.
with the grouped object which makes it easier for assistive technology to discern the object. Microsoft provies a detail explantion on how to . Diagrams, Charts, Graphs Images, such as diagrams, charts and graphs, often contain information too detailed to describe as alternative text. In these cases, describe the information in the body of the document just below the image. No alternative text is necessary if the image is decorative only and conveys no information or if the information in the image is redundant to the text of the document. All complicated images should have descriptive text included in the body of the document. If the text is overly cumbersome and/or interrupts the flow of information, it is appropriate to include an appendix that contains all necessary supporting information. Captions for Images Caption is a Word feature that associates a numbered label, e.g., "Figure 1", with a table, figure, equation or other item. Captions help with organizing a page and provide readers with additional information regarding the sequencing of objects. To generate a Caption right-click the image and click Insert caption. Select the options you want in the Options Box, such as label, position of the caption and numbering, then click the OK button . Now you can select the caption, edit the text and change the text formatting. Accessibility Best Practices for Images, Alternative Text, Captions Do not use text boxes for simple graphics. Do not use background images or watermarks. Background images or watermarks make it difficult for readers using screen magnification products to discern the text from the background.