Accessibility Quick Check

Headings #

• At least one Heading is used in your document.
  (There should at least be a Heading 1!) 
• Editor’s Heading Styles are used to define headings in your document. 
• Headings used are sequential and nested.

Fonts and Colour #

• Font is easily readable
  (Avoid cursive, all capitals, and cute fonts).
• Limited use of bold and italic to emphasize information.
• Chosen colours are universally accessible. There is a text alternative for colour. Consider colour blindness, high contrast.
• Content can be understood without colour.
  Consider for searching or screen readers.

Hyperlinks #

• Hyperlink text describes the destination resource. 
• All Hyperlinks are embedded with unique text. 
• Full URL is included as non-linked text for print materials. 

Tables & List Check #

• Tables are used with consideration.
  (Thought about alternate ways to convey information) 
• Tables have the following properties: 
  • Numbered table title 
    (for example, Table 1 Summary of Plant Characteristics) 
  • A complete and designated  header row
    (the top row with column titles) 
  • No merged cells 
  • No blank cells 
  • Information provided in alternate format
    (list or descriptive field).
• Built-in list styles are used
  (not manually constructed).

Quick Reference Guide PDF #