4. Structuring Textual Documents
- Documents must have a clear structure using formatting tools such as headings, bullet points, and numbering, instead of hyphens or spaces to indicate structure.
- Headings should not be designated solely by font style or size; instead, use Word Styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.), which can be recognised and navigated by screen readers.
- Include a header and footer with key information, such as the author, course, and lesson title, version, and date.
- Pages should be numbered.
- Ensure the accessibility of images, graphs, diagrams, and illustrations by adding descriptions using the "alternative text" feature. This ensures that all students, including those using assistive technology such as screen readers, can access the information. This function is available in Word, PDF, and HTML.
- To make images accessible to screen readers, place them in line with the text.
Background Colour
Font Face
Font Size
Text Colour
Font Kerning
Image Visibility
Letter Spacing
Line Height
Link Highlight