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Key concepts for content creators

  • Text alternatives 
    • Images need alternative text.
    • Avoid images of text.
  • Time-based media
    • Video and multimedia need captions.
  • Adaptable & Distinguishable
    • Color cannot be the only method to understand the content.
    • Text needs to have a high enough contrast ratio to be legible.
    • Links and buttons need to look and act clickable.
  • Navigable
    • Content should be well structured with Headings, Lists, and Tables.
    • Link text needs to be specific and descriptive.

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