Post AWv7RyPZodOC5x9MvI by grammargirl@zirk.us
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 (DIR) Post #AWv6nTMDr3iKCPGja4 by grammargirl@zirk.us
       2023-06-21T15:24:35Z
       
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       I'm never sure whether to include quotation marks around words used as words in alt text.For example, I would normally write something like"Solstice" comes from a Latin word.But is it annoying to have the quotation marks read aloud from a screen reader?
       
 (DIR) Post #AWv6vEfKMXnWwwuHdg by Estrella@dragonscave.space
       2023-06-21T15:25:57Z
       
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       @grammargirl Most screen readers don't actually read the quotes by default (In fact, none that I can think of), so go for it.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWv72ULiRvUbcRByXw by grammargirl@zirk.us
       2023-06-21T15:27:21Z
       
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       @Estrella Fabulous! Thank you. :)
       
 (DIR) Post #AWv7DW6SGjhqFBJRiq by sommer@macaw.social
       2023-06-21T15:29:18Z
       
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       @grammargirl On many screen readers, how punctuation is read is highly configurable. On iOS for example you can even have different modes and switch between them depending on what/how you'd like to hear things. So it's very much up to the user. Also, keeping them is good for folks using braille devices!
       
 (DIR) Post #AWv7RyPZodOC5x9MvI by grammargirl@zirk.us
       2023-06-21T15:31:56Z
       
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       @sommer Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of braille devices.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWv7VnMapmp8zKZpg0 by abdalian@lingo.lol
       2023-06-21T15:32:35Z
       
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       @grammargirl @Estrella The only screen readers I’ve used are the ones that are built into macOS and iOS, and like Estelle said, the quotes aren’t explicitly stated (and I don’t know of any relevant options for those screen readers to enable explicit indication of quotes). The existence of quotes does, I believe, prompt a slight pause at each quote boundary, which I find to be pretty good at signaling what is quoted (along with other context clues, naturally).
       
 (DIR) Post #AWv7fJ5IGXYNyX1Lcm by hobs@mstdn.social
       2023-06-21T15:34:10Z
       
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       @grammargirl@blindwiz What do you think?Do you like to hear quoted words in social media posts and ALT text?@LinuxAndYarn
       
 (DIR) Post #AWv9lTRIsYDDjjNsKO by RaySF@glasgow.social
       2023-06-21T15:57:51Z
       
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       @grammargirl Interesting, I keep my alt text simple. Replies will be of value.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWvCgOP0TkJuWrZvYe by TagAlongDeb@mstdn.ca
       2023-06-21T16:30:29Z
       
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       @grammargirl Oh, I'd like to know the answer to this too. I would think not include the quotes because when speaking, you would mention them.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWvyjLYwHVYPAje45g by microtherion@fosstodon.org
       2023-06-22T01:28:57Z
       
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       @grammargirl some speech synthesizers will use the quotes as a hint to slightly boost the pitch range (e.g. Alex on macOS). It seems very natural to use quotes here, so it is probably more likely to enhance, rather than hurt, screen reader experience.