How To: Create Accessible Tables in Word

These resources will show you how to format tables in your Word document using built-in accessibility tools.

Best Practices for Accessible Tables

Structure:

Avoid using the document title as the first row of your table.
Always use define headers.
Keep tables simple by limiting the number of columns and rows.
Avoid blank cells, rows, and columns.

Headers:

Use full words; avoid abbreviations unless widely recognized.

Align headers consistently (left, right, or center) for better readability.
Style headers with bold or formatting to make them visually distinct.
Keep headers concise and limited to a single row.
Label every column and row header clearly.

Training Series on One Stop: How to Create Accessible PDFs with Word.

Below is an instructional video for creating accessible tables in Word: