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    All about alt text: specifying alt text in MS Word, PowerPoint, PDF, and in Canvas
    Providing alternative text descriptions for images used in a document is an essential part of digital accessibility. Alt text can be entered in similar ways in applications like MS Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat PDF, and in Canvas. The alt text should relate to the purpose of the image rather than be a complete description of everything in the photo. Try to keep the alt text brief to around 125 characters as some accessibility checkers will flag alt text that’s too long as an issue. Sometimes it can
    Accessibility tips for Canvas course creators
    General web accessibility principals that Canvas course creators can keep in mind to make their course pages more accessible. The areas covered include: accessibility testing, images, headings, use of color, links, and tables. These principles also apply to working with webpages in general, since course pages are in HTML format.