Accessibility
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accessible color contrast
Proper color contrast is important so text and and other content in color such as graphics is visible to those with…
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how to add emphasis
Avoid using italic or bold text to convey emphasis. This will not be read by screen readers. In audio…
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how to apply Easy English to journalism
Easy English has a common set of standards for written information: • short sentences of 5 to 8 …
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how to apply plain language in journalism
Plain language can be applied to written, audio, and video journalism by using wording, structure…
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how to conduct an accessible interview
Although some disabilities are apparent to others or some sources may make you aware of their…
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how to make accessible hyperlinks
To make hyperlinks accessible, they must include the right information and be distinguishable…
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how to offset quotes
Quotes must be separated from text that is not quoted in print, audio, and video. In print, we…
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how to write a content warning
If a content warning is needed before a story, EAPM suggests using an editor’s note format. The…
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how to write alt text
All images, whether photos or graphics, get ALT text assigned to them. …
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how to write cutlines
A cutline should include the following elements of the photo: • Who is in the photo • What is…
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how to write hashtags
For the majority of hashtags, use Pascal case. This convention capitalizes the first letter of…
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