Basic Accessibility Guidelines for Emails

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Last updated: Jan 19, 2016
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  1. Remove text from images - Text embedded into an image may not be seen by email recipients. Information should be typed out as text in your email client (e.g., Outlook) and separated from images. 

    Avoid including important text inside graphics Instead, separate copy from images
     

    You're invited!

    Come help us celebrate
    Henry's 5th birthday!

     Saturday, March 19,
    2016 at 2:00  

     

     

  2. Text size & typeface - Text should be at least 14pt in size. Select a typeface that is easy to read and not too condensed.

    Avoid fonts that
    may be difficult to read    		 Instead, choose a typeface that is
    simple and at least 14pt in size
     


    Upcoming Events

    Choral Concert
    Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 

    Percussion Ensemble Concert
    Tuesday, March 8 at 6:00



  3. Text & background colors - Select colors with high contrast to make the text stand out from the background.

    Avoid background colors
    that make the text difficult to read     		 Instead, select colors with
    high contrast 

    Upcoming Events

    Choral Concert
    Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 

    Percussion Ensemble Concert
    Tuesday, March 8 at 6:00

    		 

    Upcoming Events

    Choral Concert
    Thursday, March 3 at 7:00 

    Percussion Ensemble Concert
    Tuesday, March 8 at 6:00

     

     

  4. Meaningful link text - Link words that explains what the link offers and conveys information even when read out of context. Avoid using “click here” or “learn more”. 

    Avoid linking "click here" and "learn more" Instead, link words that are meaningful even when read out of context
    To receive the best possible financial aid offer, submit your FAFSA online as soon as possible after January 1 of each year you will attend SPU. Learn more. 

    To receive the best possible financial aid offer, submit your FAFSA online as soon as possible after January 1 of each year you will attend SPU. Learn more

     

     

  5. Use descriptive subject lines - Subject lines should be meaningful, descriptive, concise and should not repeat the sender name. 

    Avoid long, generic subject lines
    that repeat the sender's name    		 Instead use descriptive & concise subject lines
    Holiday greetings from your friends at the
    Seattle Pacific University Music Department    		 Winter Quarter Concert Schedule

     

     

 

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