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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. |
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These fonts are much easier to read. |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Section 1.3: NVDA Settings for Text
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This text is completely hidden. This would be hard for anyone to read. |
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Wrap Text has been applied and now all of the text is visible and easy to read. |
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. |
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Now the cell fits inside Cell A1. |
Section 1.5: Symbols and Special Characters
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