Don't use images where the text is part of the image

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Do use a teaser with text for your message

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Using images with text

  • can have negative consequences for people with vision deficits such as color-blindness and low vision.
  • People cannot read the text if:
    • there is not sufficient contrast between the text and background.
    • the colors of text and background can not be changed individually.
    • the text can not be scaled without becoming blurred.
  • Text should be used instead of text graphics for content. Text display can be controlled with graphic CSS technologies.
  • However, a particular presentation of text may be essential to the information being conveyed.
    • Logotypes (text that is part of a logo or brand name) are considered essential.
  • If you cannot avoid images of text, it's best to have the exact same text in the alt text.
  • Information graphics:

What to check for

All graphical text, such as for buttons and teasers is real text and not part of an image.

Tip

If you need to put text on an image, please use the content component ‘Message stage’ .

Message stage
Editor has full control
This label indicates that the editor has full control and a thorough editing is necessary.

Reference for publisher

If you need to put text on an image, please use the content components: "Top Story stage" and "Message stage".

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