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All of the data needs to fit into its own cell. If you have any data that does not fit, you can expand the cell.
Do not create nested tables, split cells or merged cells.
Keep using an easy to read font, with a strong color contrast ratio, and big font size. (Example: Times New Roman size 12.)
All tables must have titles.
Section 6.1: Creating Tables
When creating a table, you need to make sure that you do not use the draw the table. You need to create the table by using a template.
Go to the Insert Tab.
Select Table, then Table Templates and choose a Template.
The table will appear in your document. Now fill in your data.
Now we have to tag the header cells. This is important because tagging the cells will tell the screen reader which order to read them in. To tag the header cells, go to the Extensions Tab and launch Grackle Docs.
Grackle’s Accessibility Checker will appear on the right side of the screen. Click the blue check button to check the page. Once the check is complete, scroll down to the table section. You will see a red x next to “tables must be tagged or marked as layout tables.”
Click the red tag button and you will see the Tag Table Menu. In the Tag Table menu, check the boxes for “Mark first row as header”. Then click the blue update button.
Click the blue Re-Check button in the Accessibility Checker. If your table gets a green check mark, you are ready to go.
Section 6.2: Tables with Data
When creating a table in any software, the main purpose is to show off data as easily and as simply as possible. To achieve this, you need to place each piece of data into a data cell or header cell.
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All of the tables data is inside its own data cell or header cell. We also have our data inside a real table and the tab key was not used. |
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3: Organized Tables
When you create tables in Google Docs, you must not use the Draw Table Tool. Drawing a table creates a graphic instead of a real table. When you have your table made and filled with information, you should make sure that your font is easy to read, each data cell or header cell has its content fit inside, and that the color contrast ratio is high.
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All of the tables data is inside its own data cell or header cell. We also have our data inside a real table and the tab key was not used. |
Section 6.3: Creating Tables
When creating a table, you need to make sure that you do not use the draw the table. You need to create the table by using a template.
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Go to the Insert Tab.
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Select Table, then Table Templates and choose a Template.
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The table will appear in your document. Now fill in your data.
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Now we have to tag the header cells. This is important because tagging the cells will tell the screen reader which order to read them in. To tag the header cells, go to the Extensions Tab and launch Grackle Docs.
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Grackle’s Accessibility Checker will appear on the right side of the screen. Click the blue check button to check the page. Once the check is complete, scroll down to the table section. You will see a red x next to “tables must be tagged or marked as layout tables.”
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Click the red tag button and you will see the Tag Table Menu. In the Tag Table menu, check the boxes for “Mark first row as header”. Then click the blue update button.
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Click the blue Re-Check button in the Accessibility Checker. If your table gets a green check mark, you are ready to go.
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Section 6.4: Charts
Charts are another way to display your data for viewers. There are many types of charts, including pie charts, bar graphs, line charts, and more.
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