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After you have a created your data for a chart, highlight your data and select the Insert Tab.
In the Chart section, click the Pie Chart Icon. Select the chart you would like to use.
You now have a pie chart of your data, but it is inaccessible to some readers. In our example, we have a chart for the “Most Popular Sports in the USA.” 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.
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.
Rules for Accessible Charts
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To add Alternative Text, click your image.
Go to the Picture Format Tab, then click the Accessibility Button.
In the Alt Text panel, explain your image in 150 characters or less. If this image is supposed to be decorative, just click the check box.
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The Fredonia label is meant to be decorative, so there is no need for the information in cell B2 to be there. |
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Section 6.4: Word Art, Smart Art, Text Boxes, and other Floating Objects
When using any of these floating objectsFloating objects should not be used. This is because NVDA cannot read the inside of the floating object. If you do need to use them, you have to include a text alternative if there is any important informationfor the reader.
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This spreadsheet does not have any alt text. Screen readers do not read smart art, so alternative text is needed. |
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