The element is for data that one might find in a spreadsheet, consisting of rows and columns of cells. It's important to ensure that the editing process allows identifying row and column headers.
Identifying headings, lists, and tables not only ensures that people have access to that important structural information, but assistive technologies like screen readers can help users easily locate these features and navigate between and within them.
Content does not restrict its view and operation to a single display orientation, such as portrait or landscape, unless a specific display orientation is essential (i.e., bank check).
Providing solid structure is a core accessibility principle that you can apply to content in a range of digital formats, not only HTML.
Data visualizations are often not accessible due to low color contrast, insufficient labels, or images without alt text. Learn to create charts, graphs, and infographics that include everyone.
Use responsive design to allow your content to zoom and respond to various screen sizes.
Structural markup is markup that reflects the semantic meaning of page content.
To check the accessibility of your content, it's important to use both automated tools and non-technical tests. To manually test your site, review the content, test with a keyboard, and use a screen reader to make sure your website is accessible to all...
Whether you're developing course materials, adding content to Canvas, or building tests and quizzes, creating accessible academic content is a key part of supporting Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy and providing an equitable experience for all...
Whether you’re writing simple, everyday emails or designing marketing messages for a large audience, many of the same accessibility principles for content creation also apply to email. These guidelines and recommendations will benefit everyone and help...
Best practices for ensuring Excel spreadsheets are accessible.