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Warning

This form does not have a title. Students who use screen readers may struggle knowing what the content in the form is about. They may not know the worksheet is a form at all. Always include a title to give them a prompt or queue to know what they are supposed to see.

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Tip

This form has a title and gives directions on how to fill out the form. This is accessible to all readers and much easier to understand. Now the student will have an easier time figuring out what the form is about.

Rule 2: Only have one form on each worksheet

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  1. Create your form and click in one of the fill in boxes.

    Military Registration form with the fill in cell for Date of Birth highlighted.Image RemovedMilitary Registration form with the fill in cell for Date of Birth highlighted.Image Added
  2. Click the Data Tab, then choose Data Validation

    Data Tab in Microsoft Excel.Data Validation Button in Microsoft Excel.
  3. In the Data Validation Box, choose Input Message. Then type in some instructions that will help the reader with the form. Click OK. Your end result should show a yellow square with your instructions inside it.

    Data Validation box with Input Message Tab open. Input message section provides instructions.Military Registration Form with the Date of Birth fill in section highlighted. There are instructions next to it in a yellow box.

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