Image 4: The same image with greyscale shading Image 5: The same image with colour shading Note 6.6: Altering paper orientation and size for images If any images need enlarging consider altering the page orientation. For example, an image on a portrait layout that is wider than it is tall may be enlarged effectively if placed on a landscape layout instead, and similarly an image that is taller than it is wide can be enlarged by placing on a portrait layout rather than landscape. A larger page size such as A3 can also be used to give more room. Use A3 with care; as it can be physically awkward to handle and can take up a lot of space. Note 6.7: Image text labels Ensure any labels are presented horizontally, as this will be easier to read. Using rotated text means that the end user will have to rotate the page in order to read it. This makes reading the image challenging and awkward. Any text labels must also match the size of any accompanying text to ensure they are legible. Text must be printed on a clear background, with good colour contrast. Avoid placing text directly over an image as this can distort the letter shapes, making any labels difficult to read. Any lines pointing from the label to the relevant part of the image must stand out clearly.
Image 4: The same image with greyscale shading Image 5: The same image with colour shading Note 6.6: Altering paper orientation and size for images If any images need enlarging consider altering the page orientation. For example, an image on a portrait layout that is wider than it is tall may be enlarged effectively if placed on a landscape layout instead, and similarly an image that is taller than it is wide can be enlarged by placing on a portrait layout rather than landscape. A larger page size such as A3 can also be used to give more room. Use A3 with care; as it can be physically awkward to handle and can take up a lot of space. Note 6.7: Image text labels Ensure any labels are presented horizontally, as this will be easier to read. Using rotated text means that the end user will have to rotate the page in order to read it. This makes reading the image challenging and awkward. Any text labels must also match the size of any accompanying text to ensure they are legible. Text must be printed on a clear background, with good colour contrast. Avoid placing text directly over an image as this can distort the letter shapes, making any labels difficult to read. Any lines pointing from the label to the relevant part of the image must stand out clearly.
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