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Click Accessibility.
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4 Type in the text you want read by the screen reader. If you have text on the slide, such as a text caption, click
Insert slide text to automatically add the caption text. If you have any slide notes written for the slide, click Insert
slide notes to add the text.
5 When you finish, click OK.
Tips for creating 508 compliant Adobe Captivate SWF files
While Adobe Captivate Section 508 output is compliant for navigation, you should also make sure other elements
are compliant in your topics. Assistive software needs to be able to "read" elements on the screen to visually
impaired users. Use these tips to help you design accessible projects.
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In the Project Properties dialog box, write a meaningful name and description for your Adobe Captivate
projects.
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For users with hearing impairment, add text equivalents for audio elements. For example, when delivering
narrative audio, it is important to provide captions at the same time. One option is to place a transparent caption
in a fixed location on slides, then synchronize the text with the audio using the Timeline.
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If your project contains visual multimedia, provide information about the multimedia for users with visual
impairment. If a name and description are given for visual elements, Adobe Captivate can send the information
to the user through the screen reader. Be aware of audio in your Adobe Captivate projects that might interfere
with a user being able to listen to the screen reader.
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Write specific text assigned to individual slides for screen readers to read.
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Ensure that color is not the only means of conveying information. For example, active links that use a blue font
color to indicate that they are active should also use another type of formatting (such as bold, italics, or under-
lined text). In addition, make sure that foreground and background contrast sufficiently to make text readable
for people with low vision and color blindness.
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For users with either visual or mobility impairment, ensure that controls are device independent or accessible
by keyboard.
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Users with cognitive impairments often respond best to uncluttered design that is easily navigable.
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If mouse movement is critical in your Adobe Captivate project, consider changing the mouse pointer so it is
double the normal size for easier viewing.
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Document methods of accessibility for users.
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