getsi templates and accessbility
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GETSI TEMPLATES AND ACCESSIBILITY STYLE GUIDE
Beth Pratt-Sitaula (UNAVCO)
Version: Apr 14, 2015
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CONSISTENT GETSI STYLE AND ACCESSIBILITY1. Use GETSI file templates2. Use Styles to define headings, caption text, normal text, etc.3. Use ranked headings
in order (i.e. Heading 1 ranks above Heading 2, which is above Heading 3, etc.)
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CONSISTENT GETSI STYLE AND ACCESSIBILITY4. Make sure that Tables have "Header Row" and "First
Column" checked (in Word see "Tables" > "Table Options")5. Be sure to define alt-text or
caption for all figures and tables
a. Word – “Tables” > “Table Properties” > “Alt-text” > “Title”
b. SERC CMS – For image always include Alt Text/Title and probably include “Description” (= caption)
6. When generating pdfs, run Accessibility checker to ensure accessible-compliant.