Use the following steps to add a table and check its accessibility. This guide uses PowerPoint, but the steps are the same in Microsoft Word.

  1. Select Insert and Table on the ribbon.  Then select the appropriate number of columns and rows.
  2. Fill in the data in your table.
  3. Select Review and Check Accessibility on the ribbon.
  4. On the right, a panel will appear.  View the Tables area in the panel.  If there are accessibility issues, select the number next to it.  You will be guided through a fix.

 

Keep in mind these best practices for making accessible tables:
  • Avoid using tables for layout purposes, such as text-based lists. Use tables for data only.
  • Keep tables simple. They should be straightforward and easy to read.
  • Avoid leaving data cells blank, as this can lead to confusion.