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GETSI TEMPLATES AND ACCESSIBILITY STYLE GUIDE

Beth Pratt-Sitaula (UNAVCO)

Version: Apr 14, 2015

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.)

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.