Tagging
EdWeb supports tagging for abbreviations, languages using European scripts and citations.
Abbreviations
Though it is best to avoid the use of abbreviations and acronyms where possible, all abbreviations and acronyms must be tagged, in at least the first instance of their use of a page. For example, UCAS is a UK based organisation.
Use of Plain English
Using the principles of Plain English, you may well be able to avoid shortened terms and create a sentence that is easier for users to understand.
Our video on Plain English, part of the Effective Digital Content training, explains the importance of avoiding jargon and waffle when creating digital content.
Write clearly, in Plain English - watch the video on Media Hopper
Language
You will sometimes need to write content in a foreign language, so that screenreaders can pronounce this properly. This includes names of people and organisations, like José Muñoz or Comhairle nan Leabhraichean. Tagging these is important for visitors using screenreaders, but there's no visual information to differentiate this content.
Character accents are supported, through pasting your text, although currently, only languages using European alphabets are available.
If you have a need for Chinese characters, Cyrillic scripts etc on your site, please get in touch to discuss this with us.
Contact Website Support (UWP site)
Citations
The University website often needs to refer to publications, often written by our own academics. The citation tag allows these references to be correctly marked up. You can choose what information to add to your citation, for example, the author or publisher.
For example, a great resource for writing and maintaining a website is Steve Krug's Don't Make Me Think.
Tagging within other elements
Although all formatting options can be used in conjunction with each other (for example, a citation including an abbreviation), not all elements support formatting and tagging options. Where formatting is not available, you should avoid using content that needs to be tagged.
Tables | All formatting and tagging options available. |
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Bullet lists | All formatting and tagging options available. |
Definition lists | All formatting and tagging options available. |
Headings | All formatting and tagging options available. |
Inline quotes | All formatting and tagging options available. |
Page summaries | No formatting or tagging options available. |
Blockquotes | Formatting but no tagging available for the quote text; neither available for the citation name or role. |
Feature boxes | All formatting options available except language. |
Practical guidance
To find out how to tag your content, see the EdWeb Support wiki.
Tagging your content - EdWeb Support wiki [EASE login required]