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  1. Click the File Tab.

    The file tab in Microsoft Excel
  2. Click the Info Tab then select the Check for Issues button. Choose Check Accessibility.

    The Info Tab in MS Excel
  3. The Accessibility Menu will pop up on the right side of the screen. The menu will show all the errors it can detect. There will also be warnings shown as well as tips for how to fix the issue.

    Check for Issues Button in Microsoft Excel.

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Warning

There are mistakes in this spreadsheet.

Accessibility panel in Excel with warnings.Image Removed

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Tip

No Issues found.

Accessibility Checker box in Microsoft Excel with no errors found.Image Removed

Info

Keep in mind that while accessibility checkers are very helpful, they should not be depended on to ensure accessibility. The best way to see if a project is fully accessible is by testing it with a screen reader. Accessibility checkers should be used as a first step.

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