Skip to content
Best Practices
- Minimize empty rows and columns in between data.
- Avoid merging cells.
- Include alternative text for images, graphs, charts, SmartArt, and any other visuals.
- Use meaningful hyperlink text.
- Use simple table structure.
- Utilize the Accessibility Checker to check for common accessibility issues.
- Delete any tabs that are not used.
Include alternative text for visuals
- Right-click on an image.
- Choose Format Picture.
- In the Format Picture sidebar,
- Select the Size & Properties icon.
- Choose Alt Text.
- In the Description field, enter appropriate alternative text.
Specify column headers for tables
- Place the cursor anywhere in the table.
- On the Table Tools Design tab,
in the Table Style Options group,
mark the Header Row check box.
- Type in the column headings.
Give each sheet a meaningful name
- Right-click on a sheet tab.
- Select Rename.
- Insert a concise, meaningful name and press Enter
Resources