Descriptive Hyperlinks Links can sound confusing to a listener, especially if there are a lot of random characters in the address. You can make links more meaningful to listeners by providing a short description along with the address. This way the address will still be visible for participants who have a printed handout. Highlight the link text. On the Insert Ribbon, Select Hyperlink. Type the text that should appear on your in the Text to Display field at the top. Layout the display text like this: Description of Link (Actual web address) Type the actual web address in the Address field at the bottom. This is the one that will be followed when clicked on. Tables Here are some general guidelines to follow if you use tables: Use Table Styles to make your tables easier to read and to appeal to visual learners. You can change styles on the Ribbon under Table Tools > Design. Avoid using tables with too many columns. Try to keep them to 6 columns or less. Avoid using empty cells to create padding or visual effects. Designate a header row. The header row will repeat at the top of each page, making it easier to follow visually and allowing a listener to hear which column they are in. How to Set the Header Row Highlight the top row of the table. Important the menu is different when the entire table is – selected. Make sure you only select the header row. While the top row is highlighted, Right-Click on it and Select Table Properties from the bottom of the menu. Switch to Row, the second tab in the Properties window. Check the box to as header “Repeat row at the top of each page.”
Descriptive Hyperlinks Links can sound confusing to a listener, especially if there are a lot of random characters in the address. You can make links more meaningful to listeners by providing a short description along with the address. This way the address will still be visible for participants who have a printed handout. Highlight the link text. On the Insert Ribbon, Select Hyperlink. Type the text that should appear on your in the Text to Display field at the top. Layout the display text like this: Description of Link (Actual web address) Type the actual web address in the Address field at the bottom. This is the one that will be followed when clicked on. Tables Here are some general guidelines to follow if you use tables: Use Table Styles to make your tables easier to read and to appeal to visual learners. You can change styles on the Ribbon under Table Tools > Design. Avoid using tables with too many columns. Try to keep them to 6 columns or less. Avoid using empty cells to create padding or visual effects. Designate a header row. The header row will repeat at the top of each page, making it easier to follow visually and allowing a listener to hear which column they are in. How to Set the Header Row Highlight the top row of the table. Important – the menu is different when the entire table is selected. Make sure you only select the header row. While the top row is highlighted, Right-Click on it and Select Table Properties from the bottom of the menu. Switch to Row, the second tab in the Properties window. Check the box to “Repeat as header row at the top of each page.”