All Deskphone user guide content we create must comply with Section 508 for people with disabilities. Following these standards ensures compliance and avoid a lot of added work later.

The following standards are not specific to DITA content but are required for all source formats:

• You must include an alt tag with ANY image and figure elements to make the intent of the image accessible for users using screen readers or text-only readers. Ensure that the text you include in the alt tag provides a complete description and does not restate the name of the image.

• You must include the name attribute with any objects elements to make the intent of the object more accessible for users using screen readers or text-only readers.

• You must include heading rows in all tables and simple tables.

• Avoid creating complex table layouts that include horizontal and vertical cell spans when possible.