


Complex tables will need to be simplified or restructured.įor sheets with one table only, select the cell in the upper-left corner of the table (not the table title). This only works for a single level of headers.These formulas do not update when the table changes, so be sure your table is complete first.Tables can be identified with formula names of Title, TitleRegion, and others. If your spreadsheet includes tables, there is a special way to add table ‘header’ information that will be read in some screen readers. Do not use color alone to convey information.Spell check is not automatic as it is in Word/PowerPoint.

Ensure the data used to create the chart is available and clearly structured, and preferably precedes the chart.

Merged cells should not be used in tables. To merge cells, select Home and the Merge menu. If content spans multiple cells visually, these cells should be merged. Spanned cells will be identified by a screen reader (e.g., “Budget A1 through G1”).Screen readers will read the cell number as users navigate from cell to cell (e.g., “Grand Total A 23").Users who are blind rely on software called a screen reader to interact with spreadsheets. This resource is designed to be printed as a one page PDF file.
