That’s it! You’ve just JAWS the instructions for how to properly read the table so the listener can easily understand it. If your table only has one column header, define a ColumnTitleRegion instead of a TitleRegion. If your table only has row header, define a The rest of the one RowTitleRegion. coding is the same. Finally, if you create these titles and then make a simple change, such as moving your worksheet tabs around or adding an extra row, you’ll have to recode the titles to match your spreadsheet’s new reality. So save this step for when you are ready to publish. If you do need to edit these names, go back to the Name Manager, select the name you wish to edit, and choose the Edit button. To Summarize We discussed: Providing keystroke navigation instructions at the beginning of your document. Keeping table titles in the first column. Providing alternate text for images and charts. Avoiding blank rows and columns. Typing of Worksheet” at the bottom. “End Defining the Title Region. If you follow the in Excel 2013 & 2016: Creating an Accessible Excel Spreadsheet, Part 1 and this module, you will have an Excel spreadsheet that will be easy to understand and also will be accessible to just about anyone, including those using assistive technologies. If you are creating a form in Excel, be sure to check out the next two modules: Excel 2013 & 2016: Creating Accessible Forms Parts 1 and 2.
That’s it! You’ve just JAWS the instructions for how to properly read the table so the listener can easily understand it. If your table only has one column header, define a ColumnTitleRegion instead of a TitleRegion. If your table only has one row header, define a RowTitleRegion. The rest of the coding is the same. Finally, if you create these titles and then make a simple change, such as moving your worksheet tabs around or adding an extra row, you’ll have to recode the titles to match your spreadsheet’s new reality. So save this step for when you are ready to publish. If you do need to edit these names, go back to the Name Manager, select the name you wish to edit, and choose the Edit button. To Summarize We discussed: Providing keystroke navigation instructions at the beginning of your document. Keeping table titles in the first column. Providing alternate text for images and charts. Avoiding blank rows and columns. Typing “End of Worksheet” at the bottom. Defining the Title Region. If you follow the in Excel 2013 & 2016: Creating an Accessible Excel Spreadsheet, Part 1 and this module, you will have an Excel spreadsheet that will be easy to understand and also will be accessible to just about anyone, including those using assistive technologies. If you are creating a form in Excel, be sure to check out the next two modules: Excel 2013 & 2016: Creating Accessible Forms Parts 1 and 2.
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