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When using fonts, you want to use fonts that are easily readable and not distracting or fancy. Fonts like Times New Roman, Verdana, and Georgia are examples of good fonts to use. It is not recommended to use fonts like Algerian, Jokerman, or Script MT Bold.

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While these fonts look more interesting, users with disabilities may have a hard time reading them.

A list of harder to read fonts in MS Excel. Including Algerian, Freestyle Script, Jokerman, Old English Text, and Script MT Bold.Image Removed

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These fonts are much easier to read.

A list of easier to read fonts, including Arial, Calibri, Cambria, Times New Roman, and Verdana.Image Removed

To keep things simple and easy to read, make sure the font is over 12 points in size. To change your font size,

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Screen readers do not recognize capitalized letters unless certain settings are changed. You do not need to use all caps to emphasize text. Instead, include an additional cue so the reader will be able to know the difference between content.

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This list shows unnecessary capitalization in letters. Screen readers will not emphasize the text even when it is in all caps.

A list of people who need to complete required training. The text is in all caps for people who have not finished.Image Removed

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This example shows the words “Complete” or “Incomplete” next to the persons name. Now if someone reads this, they will have an easier time knowing if they finished the training or not.

A list of people who need to complete required training. The words complete or incomplete are next to each name.Image Removed

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Use capitalizations to show the IMPORTANT text. Be sure to use capitalizations sparingly.

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This list shows unnecessary bold text. Screen readers will not emphasize the text and readers may not be able to tell the bold text from normal text.

A list of student who owe homework. The students listed in bold text owe homework.Image Removed

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An additional cue has been provided. Now when a student reads this with a screen reader, they will hear “Name - work still owed.” Now the bold text is not the only cue. Use capitalizations to show the IMPORTANT text. Be sure to use capitalizations sparingly.

A list of students who owe homework. The students that owe homework have their names listed in bold with the words work still owed next to them.Image Removed

Section 1.3: NVDA Settings for Text

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This text is completely hidden. This would be hard for anyone to read.

Excel file Cell A1 saying I used to be. Cell B1 says Funny.Image Removed

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Wrap Text has been applied and now all of the text is visible and easy to read.

Cell A1 has been expanded to say I used to be indecisive. Now I am not sure. Cell B1 still says funny.Image Removed

When you have overflowing text, all you have to do is extend the cell. To extend the cell, double click the line between the cell you are typing in and the one next to it. Excel will automatically expand the cell to make the content fit inside.

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The sentence is in Cell A1, but it does not fit inside.

The text I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I am good at everything. goes from Cell A1 to H1.Image Removed

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Now the cell fits inside Cell A1.

The text I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I am good at everything. fits in cell A1..Image Removed

Section 1.5: Symbols and Special Characters

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