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


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General rules on use of infographics


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.


Infographics for promotional purposes


If an infographic is designed for promotional purposes:

  • it must be designed with the minimum amount of text possible
  • it should be easy to read the infographic if it is reduced to a much smaller size


Infographics created for social media and blogs would fall under this criteria.


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


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


Complex infographics


if an infographic is created to summarise complex guidance -

  • the infographic could be embedded in an HTML document on GOV.UK
  • this would allow for the text to be split between the infographic and the body of the HTML document
  • make sure that we are not duplicating content on GOV.UK


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If the infographic has a large amount of complex text, it may work better as a series of simple infographics