The Portable Document Format, or PDF, can be a useful tool. The format gives users another way to access web content. However, PDFs have some
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Web Standards Update
The NIU Web Standards help us ensure that websites in the niu.edu domain are consistent, accessible and easy to use. Each year, the Web Steering
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Site Launches: Winter 2019
The web team launched, converted or refreshed the following websites from January to April 2019: Ellington’s Restaurant NIU Mission Revision Group Jack Olson Gallery Engage
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Writing Easy-to-Read Content
People read differently online. They scan for information instead of reading every word. You can tailor your web content to this behavior by ensuring that
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Using Numbers in AP Style
Need a refresher on how to use numbers on your webpages? The following examples will help you use numbers according to AP Style, the guide
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Site Launches: Fall 2018
The web team launched, converted or refreshed the following websites from September to December 2018: Architectural and Engineering Services At-a-Glance Board of Trustees General Education
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Web Training: Winter 2019
The web team invites you to register for Phase 1 and Phase 3 sessions in our web training program this winter. You can register for
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Is Your Content Accessible?
In a previous post, we went over some general guidelines about web accessibility. Now let’s look at how to make some different kinds of content
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Are Your Webpages Accessible?
As someone who maintains or creates content for an NIU website, it’s important for you to know about web accessibility. Since NIU is a state
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NIU Online: A New Home for NIU’s Online Programs
Demand for online education is increasing, and NIU is rising to the occasion. In August 2018, the university launched a website devoted to its online
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