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Frozen rows and columns should be avoided whenever possible. Making a row or column always visible while scrolling can be accomplished through freezing panes. While this feature can be helpful to sighted users, it should be avoided when creating an accessible workbook as it can cause navigation issues for screen reader users. Users should also be alerted of any frozen rows.
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This worksheet only has frozen rows and there is no alert.  |
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This worksheet shows all rows and columns. This is an accessible table.  |
Section 10.5: Using Data Filters
If data filters are used, the user must be alerted in the Excel Document. Data filters can be applied to display information within specific parameters, which can be helpful especially if you ware using lots of data. JAWS announces the data filter drop-down controls, but NVDA cannot do this.
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This data filter does not have an alert.  |
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This data filter shows a comment. The comment is explaining why certain cells are hidden.  |
Section 10.6: Table Names
The names of Cells in Excel make it easier to understand the purpose of the cell. It also helps with navigating the workbook.
To name your table,
Highlight your full table.
Go to the Table Design Tab.
In the Table Name box, type in the name of your table. Make sure the table name starts with a letter or underscore, does not include a space or character that is not allowed or conflict with an existing name.
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The name of the current cell selected is A2. To make things easier for readers, we should change the name of the cell to the information within the cell.  |
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Now the table has its name.  |
Section 10.7: Protecting and Locking
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