(Optional) Format columns and tables for accessibility.

Format should include considering accessibility with the style and placement of table elements and

• setting a header row
• adding alternative text (alt text)
• avoiding blank cells
• avoiding merged cells
• ensuring that columns and rows are screen-reader friendly.

Teacher Resources:

• WebAIM:
  • Principles of Accessible Design Links to an external site.
  • Microsoft Word - Creating Accessible Documents Links to an external site.
  • Alternative Text Links to an external site.
• Microsoft:
  • Create accessible file names Links to an external site.
  • Improve heading accessibility Links to an external site.
  • Add alternative text to a shape, picture, chart, SmartArt graphic, or other object Links to an external site.
  • Create accessible tables Links to an external site.
  • Create accessible links Links to an external site.