Emails sent both internally and externally must be accessible. These guidelines apply regardless of the email client you use.
When creating email, follow the Content Accessibility Fundamentals, which include guidance on:
- Headings: For lengthy emails, use headings to help organize the content and make it easier to read.
- Lists: Use lists to structure your content and make it easier to read.
- Link text: Write descriptive link text and avoid using URLs as link text.
- Alternative text for images: Always include descriptive alternative text for images, unless the images are purely decorative. See for information about adding alt text in Outlook.
Including images in your email can add visual appeal to support your message. Please follow
- Do not include images of text.
- Do not include an image of a flyer in the body of your email. This
Avoid using animations in your emails.