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\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions

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Step-by-step guide to creating accessible charts

  1. After you have a created your data for a chart, highlight your data and select the Insert Tab.

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  2. In the Chart section, click the Pie Chart Icon. Select the chart you would like to use.

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  3. You now have a pie chart of your data, but it is inaccessible to some readers. Lots of important information is missing in this chart. The percentage information is missing. A color blind user may not be able to tell which section is dedicated to which sport. Other users may not be able to tell the colors apart or know what the chart is trying to show them.

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    4. To make the pie chart accessible to all readers, click on the chart and click the plus sign in the top right corner. This will allow you to modify your chart and add information. In the chart below, Data Labels were added to show readers the sports in each section and their percentage of popularity. Another good thing to do is check the sections color contrast ratio to the text.

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Rules for Accessible Charts

When creating accessible charts, it is important to be sure that all graphs, and charts are fully labelled. Labels make it easier for screen readers to tell the information to the student. Most of the time it is also beneficial to readers who want additional queues on the information. To make your chart accessible, the following rules must be followed.

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  1. Go to the Insert Tab, and click the Object Button

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  2. Object Button in ExcelImage RemovedObject Button in ExcelImage Added

    In the Object Box, go to the Create From File Tab and choose your document or presentation. Be sure to check the box “Display as Icon”. Click OK.

    Object Box in Create From File Tab. Display as Icon is checked.
  3. Your embedded file will appear on the worksheet

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