Content on this page:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Content Editor in Learn Ultra provides accessible controls to format content.<\/p>\n Use text heading styles to provide a structure and hierarchy. Always start with the highest level and work through all the sub-levels without skipping any levels \u00a0i.e. use the styles in descending order (don’t use a Sub-header before a Header has been used).<\/span><\/p>\n By default, the Content Editor has a size of 14pt and the font family is Open Sans. You should \u00a0use Sans Serif fonts like Arial or Verdana which are easier to read.<\/p>\n Generally, use dark colours on light or pale backgrounds and vice-versa. Font colours provided by the Content Editor meet minimum contrast with a white background.\u00a0 To verify the minimum contrast for fonts, you can use the Contrast Checker tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n Use the list buttons to create formatted lists. Use bullets for unordered lists, or numbers or letters for ordered lists. Don’t create lists manually with special characters.<\/p>\n Use tables for tabular data \u2014 not for page layouts. Select a header row and\/or header column in the table settings to make the table accessible. More detailed information about accessible tables.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n For detailed guidance, refer to the TEL guide on using the Editor. <\/a><\/p>\n If you are copying a table from another source,\u00a0 and pasting it in your Ultra course, ensure that\u00a0 there is a header row and\/or a header column.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ultra Accessibility Checker<\/a> scans content in the rich Content Editor for Ultra Documents to identify accessibility issues. The score changes dynamically as you add content.<\/p>\n By clicking on the score, you will see accessibility issues and suggested solutions to make your content more . (See below how you can check the accessibility of uploaded files.)<\/p>\n Please note: You might have to scroll up to see the accessibility checker. Find out more about the ALLY accessibility checker<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Files such as Word documents and PowerPoint presentations can be created using the accessibility features in Office. More information about creating accessible documents can be found in the Digital Accessibility Resources.<\/a><\/p>\n The Ally tool in Blackboard<\/a> automatically checks course materials against WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Standards delivering guidance to instructors to improve the accessibility of their course content.<\/p>\n You can check the accessibility of your documents by using the Ally Accessibility Report<\/a> in \u00a0your Ultra course and amend and improve \u00a0your content.<\/p>\n It is good practice to indicate the type of file in parentheses or brackets, such as “(PDF).”<\/p>\n Use meaningful text to describe the purpose of the image. If an image is purely decorative, select the option under \u2018Image Type\u2019 on the \u2018Edit File Options\u2019 screen.<\/p>\n Please note: You cannot copy and paste images in your Ultra course, you need to save your images and upload them to the content area.<\/span><\/p>\n Don’t use repeated or vague words, such as ‘Go’, ‘Click here’, ‘See more’, or ‘Link’ for the link text. Don’t use a URL as the link text.<\/p>\n Ensure your students know what is expected of them and provide clear instructions.<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/a>Use the Content Editor in Ultra to format the content<\/h2>\n
Headings<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nFont formats<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nUse colours with sufficient contrast<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/h2>\nFormatted lists<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nTables<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/a>Use the Ultra Accessibility Checker while you are adding content (powered by ALLY)<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/a>Ensure the files you upload are accessible<\/h2>\n
Check accessibility of files with the Course Accessibility Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhen you upload a file attachment, replace the filename with a readable display name.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nProvide Alternative Text for images<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAdd a meaningful description when using Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/a>Provide clear expectations and instructions<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a>Provide specific and meaningful titles for the course content<\/h2>\n