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Create your form and click in one of the fill in boxes.
Click the Data Tab, then choose Data Validation
In the Data Validation Box, choose Input Message. Then type in some instructions that will help the reader with the form. Click OK. Your end result should show a yellow square with your instructions inside it.
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Section 8.3: How to Provide Clear Error Alerts
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Choose a category you want an alert to appear for.
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This form tells the reader that all fields must be filled to submit the form. |
Section 8.4:
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Form Controls and ActiveX Controls
While form controls like buttons, and check boxes are really cool to use, the are not ideal for accessibility. Most controls require users who can only use keyboard to go through a huge number of steps. Sometimes it can take a very long time for a person to check even one box. This must be changed. Instead of making check boxes and buttons, try creating a more accessible way for information to be submitted. One example is a dropdown menu. Another is to have the user type the information after being given a few choices.
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