Screen readers keep track of their location in a table by counting table cells. Visually scan your tables to check that they don't have any completely blank rows or columns. To ensure that tables don't contain split cells, merged cells, or nested tables, use the Accessibility Checker. If you have to use tables, use a simple table structure for data only, and specify column header information. In general, avoid tables if possible and present the data another way. Make it easy for everyone to read your documents. The following table includes key best practices for creating Word documents that are accessible to people with disabilities.Īvoid common accessibility issues such as missing alternative text (alt text) and low contrast colors. Use built-in title, subtitle, and heading stylesĪdd accessible hyperlink text and ScreenTipsĪdjust space between sentences and paragraphs Best practices for making Word documents accessibleĬheck accessibility while you work in Word
