Accessible news stories

Format your headings

• Use clear headings and subheadings to break up your content and improve readability.
• Always format headings within T4 - do not rely on bold or underlined text to indicate headings.

Use plain English

• Write in clear, concise language that's easy to understand.
• Begin with the most important information.
• Avoid acronyms, abbreviations and jargon unless they are essential (and always explain them on first use).

Choose accessible images

• Avoid images containing text, as the small image sizes will mean it is not readable.
• If you include charts, graphs or infographics, ensure the key information is also explained in the surrounding text so it's accessible to all users.
• Provide meaningful alt text for all informative images used.

Use descriptive link text

• Ensure hyperlinked text describes the destination. Eg use "Read the full report on sustainability" rather than "Click here."
• Avoid using the same link text for different destinations, as this can be confusing for screen reader users.