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Microsoft Excel and Accessibility 


Excel + Accessibility

When you’re updating your Microsoft PowerPoint and Word documents for accessibility, remember to make your Excel Worksheets accessible as well. Elements such as sheet tabs, tables, and PivotTables should be reviewed to ensure they can be accessed by everyone. 

A helpful first step is to open the Accessibility Assistant while you work. This extra pane will offer real-time accessibility feedback on your content. 

Additional steps to make your Excel Worksheets accessible include: 

Please note that the following links open in the OIT Knowledge Base.

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More information on these accessibility features can be found within Microsoft’s Accessibility Best Practices with Excel Spreadsheets