General Tips for Accessible Content

Posted on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014

Below are some general tips for making our online content more accessible:

  • Add alternative text to images and objects
  • Specify column header rows in tables
  • Use styles in long documents
  • Use short titles in headings
  • Ensure all heading styles are in the correct order
  • Use hyperlink text that is meaningful
  • Use simple table structure
  • Avoid using blank cells for formatting
  • Avoid using repeated blank characters
  • Avoid using floating objects
  • Avoid image watermarks
  • Include closed captions for any audio

Following these general rules will help make our documents more accessible and usable for all.


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