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Infographics can be embedded into HTML publications on GOV.UK.

We no longer publish infographics as standalone content on GOV.UK. This is because -

  • they are not always accessible to people with different needs (such as visual impairments)
  • they do not work on all devices

If an infographic must be published as standalone content, it should be published and linked to separately.

We need to follow certain guidelines when using images on PHE web pages.

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  • we need images to have a similar size and appearance on GOV.UK.
  • this is to ensure that the pages are clearly and consistently presented to the user.
  • if an image is the wrong size or format, it cannot be displayed properly on PHE web pages.


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Ensure your image is in the correct size

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Images used in news stories need to be in these dimensions:

  • width - 960 pixels
  • height - 640 pixels 

How we use infographics




Infographics

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We no longer publish infographics as standalone content on GOV.UK. This is because -

  • they are not always accessible to people with different needs (such as visual impairments)
  • they do not work on all devices

If an infographic must be published as standalone content, it should be published and linked to separately.

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for promotional purposes

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If an infographic is designed for promotional purposes:

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Add this type of infographic to a Box.com account, then share as a link

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Infographics for use in presentations

Infographics designed for presentations should follow PHE branding and publication standards.

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This type of infographic can be published on SlideShare to reach a wider audience

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Complex infographics

if an infographic is created to summarise complex guidance -

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