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Most formulas and math equations come as floating objects. Such objects cannot be read by a screen reader and are therefore, inaccessible. To avoid inaccessible content being sent, we must find a more accessible solution for how to write our formulas.

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When you create your formulas, you always want to be sure you have a text alternative in Cell A1. This will make it easier for screen readers to read the information. Also, make sure you do not use any symbols for the alternative text and only use words. This is because screen readers can only read a few symbols.

  1. Type of formula in Cell A1. Only use regular text and no symbols.

    Area of a circle equals pi r squared now has a text version.Image RemovedThe formula for Batting Average is typed in cell A1. Only regular text is used.Image Added
  2. Now change the Font Color to white to match the background.

    Change Color Button in Excel.Mathematic Equation for the Area of a Circle covers multiple cells.Image RemovedThe written formula has disappeared from Cell A1.Image Added
  3. Resize cell A1 and fit your formula inside it. Now you have a formula with a hidden text alternative, but will still be read by a screen reader.

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  1. Cell A1 fits around the formula for batting averages.Image Added
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Note: You can use this method for many formulas, including expressions.

One more rule to follow is to make sure your individual formulas are in one cell.

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Warning

The formulas are typed in one cell and interferes with the cell next to it. This would be very hard for a person using a screen reader to understand.

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tip

The formula is now in one cell and all of the information is given with a text description.

Section 8.2: Math Equations without Floating Objects

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Warning

This example shows a function calculating the sample standard deviation average for some data. Though this is accessible, it does not contain the name of the function or abbreviation.

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Tip

This example shows a function with a name and abbreviation. This is the best way to display functions.

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