Download Accessibility guidelines for editors (template)

Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Context and objectives...................................................................................................................... 4
Who should read this user guide, and how should you use it? ................................................... 4
License agreement ............................................................................................................................ 5
Contact ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Credits ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Editorial recommendations .................................................................................................................. 7
1.
Format content so that it is accessible .................................................................................... 7
1.1. Copy/paste content correctly from a document (Word, PDF, email, web page, etc.) ........... 7
1.2. Do not justify text ................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Avoid multiple line breaks...................................................................................................... 8
2. Use a consistent hierarchy of headings................................................................................... 8
3. Write accessible links ................................................................................................................ 9
3.1. Write explicit link text ............................................................................................................. 9
3.2. Indicate the format, size, and (if required) language of each document that can be
downloaded .................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3. Indicate links that trigger the opening of a new window or tab ........................................... 11
3.4. Know when to use link titles as a last resort ....................................................................... 11
4. Make images accessible .......................................................................................................... 12
4.1. Decorative/illustrative images: do not write an alternate text .............................................. 13
4.2. Informative images: write an alternate text ......................................................................... 14
4.3. Link-images: write an alternate text that describes the purpose of the link ........................ 14
4.4. Complex informative images: write a short alternate text as well as a detailed description 15
5. Use bulleted and numbered lists correctly ............................................................................ 16
6. Write content in an accessible way ........................................................................................ 16
6.1. Keep accents on capital letters ........................................................................................... 16
6.2. Provide the full form of abbreviations .................................................................................. 18
6.3. Declare inline quotes and block quotes .............................................................................. 18
6.4. Declare language changes.................................................................................................. 19
6.5. Do not refer to an item by indicating its colour, shape, or position alone............................ 20
7. Use colours and contrast correctly ........................................................................................ 20
7.1. Ensure an optimal contrast between text and background colour ...................................... 20
7.2. Make sure that colours are not the only method for conveying information........................ 21
8. Use rich content and multimedia correctly ............................................................................ 22
8.1. Associate a detailed description with rich content (charts, maps, Flash animations) ......... 22
8.2. Make sure that moving content can be paused .................................................................. 22
8.3. Make sure videos are accessible (transcription, captions, and audio description) ............. 23