From: How to Author and Test Microsoft Excel Worksheets for Accessibility
Assistive Technology cannot infer meaning from images and other objects, such as pictures, images of text, images of tables, shapes, and icons with hyperlinks. Learn how to apply “alt text” to objects to ensure equal access to the information.
Related Spreadsheet Video Series Modules
- Module 0: Introduction & Background
- Module 1: Using Built-in Features to Organize Content and Ensure Logical Reading Order
- Module 2: Ensuring the Contrast Ratio Between Text and Background is Sufficient
- Module 3: Ensuring Color and Other Visual Characteristics are Also Described in Text
- Module 4: Making Vital Background Information Accessible
- Module 5: Using Built-In Features to Create Data Tables
- Module 6: Adding Alternative Text to Images and Other Objects
- Module 7: Creating Links with Unique and Descriptive Names
- Module 8: Ensuring Descriptions of Embedded Audio, Video and Multimedia Files are Accurate
- Module 9: Excluding Flashing Objects
- Module 10: Saving in the .xlsx Format with a Descriptive Filename
Reviewed/Updated: January 2025
