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Section 3.1:

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Headers

Unfortunately, screen Screen readers cannot read headers, unless directed too. If you need to make headers for a project, you should duplicate the text from the header. This will allow the screen reader to see the information and read that to the reader.

  1. Go to the Insert Tab.

    The Insert Tab in MS Word
  2. Find the Header & Footer Panel and select your chosen header format.

    Header and Footer Panel with buttons to create a header to the left, footer in the center, and page numbers to the right.
  3. After creating your Header or Footer, type in your information and duplicate. Place the duplicated info underneath the Title.

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Section 3.2:

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Headings

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/Hierarchies

Headings help break up content, making it easier for people using screen readers to navigate documents. By listening to the headings first, they can understand what the document is about and how it's organized. Clear headings help blind users create a mental picture of the content. When creating headings, there are a couple of rules that need to be followed.

Rule 1: Make your Headings Descriptive

Your headings need to provide some detail about what the content will be about. This rule applies to all headings of any place in a hierarchy or title. Instead of using generic headings like “Day 1” or “Part 1”, try including more details.

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Tip

This example shows headings that are more descriptive. Now when a screen reader reads the section to the reader they will know some info about what section they will read.

Rule 2: Use Text Styles

A common practice for making headings is to make the text very big and bold. While that does make the content look like a heading, it is still not a real heading. Text Styles are used to make the text be seen as a heading in its code. That way when a screen reader scans over the heading, it will be read as one. You can use text styles for Normal Text, several Heading sizes, Titles, and many other types of text. Text Styles can also change the size of the text, the spacing, and the color of the font.

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  1. Type in your headings, in this example, we will use a cruise ship vacation itineraryour list of reasons for why accessibility matters. Be sure that your text is descriptive enough that readers will know what is happening in each section.

    Example of fake headings with bold text.

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  1. Highlight your text at the top. Go to the “Styles Panel” in the Home Tab and select “Title”. Note, you do have the ability to change the styles font. You can do this by highlighting your text and right clicking the style you are using. Then click Update “Heading” to Selection.

    The styles panel in MS Word with Title highlighted with a red box.
  2. Highlight your text that you want for your first group. In this case we will use “Introduction” Go back to the “Styles Panel” and click “Heading 1”.

    Styles Panel, with Heading 1 highlighted with a red box.
  3. Highlight your text that are going to be in a group. Go back to the “Styles Panel” and click “Heading 2”.

    Styles Panel with Heading 2 highlighted with a red box.
  4. Your hierarchy is established, and now readers will be able to tell where the section starts and ends. Be sure to open the Navigation Panel to be sure the hierarchy is established. The items in with Heading 2 must be under the items with Heading 1.

    Example of accessible headings with different levels.Image Modified

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Tip

In this example, the headings are listed with a meaningful style.

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Info

Note: Be sure to not skip the hierarchical levels. If you have “Inclusivity and Equity” as Heading 1 and “Social Interaction” as Heading 2, a section with your Heading 2 cannot be Heading 1, 2 or 4. They must be set as a Heading 3. Be sure to not have any heading styles overlap in the Navigation Panel. Titles should always be above Heading 1, and Heading 1 text should always be above Heading 2 text and so on.

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  1. Go to the References Tab and click Table of Contents. Choose your preferred style.

    Microsoft Word References TabMicrosoft Word Table of Contents Button
  2. Refer to the Navigation Panel for guidance and to be sure that you have an established hierarchy. If you typed in your information and used proper headings, the Table of Contents can be made completely for you. If you made mistakes, you should definitely edit the styles and headings in your text. Make sure your hierarchy in the navigation panel is in semantic order.

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Info

If you typed in your information and used proper headings, the Table of Contents can be made completely for you. If you made mistakes, you should definitely edit the styles and headings in your text. After you have done that, go to the Table of Contents Section and click Update Table. This will rearrange your Table of Contents to fit your new format.

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Endnotes are read as normal text but are not read by screen readers unless directed to. Screen readers like NVDA will announce their presence and the user can choose to read them. To create a footnote or endnote,

  1. Highlight your text.

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  2. Go to the References Tab and click “Insert Footnote”.

    Insert Footnote Button in Microsoft Word
  3. Type in a label for your footnote at the bottom of the page.

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Section 3.6: Adding Page Numbers

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  1. Highlight the text that is written in another language, in this case, French and Japanese.

    A short story typed in English, French, and Japanese.
  2. Go to the Review Tab, select the Language Button, then click Set Proofing Language option.

    Review Tab in Microsoft WordLanguage Button in Microsoft Word
  3. Choose your language in the pop up box.

    Language Dialogue Box in Microsoft Word with French highlighted
  4. For some languages (like Japanese) you may have to download other tools to get the language recognized.

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