Accessibility Checklist for One Stop

Before publishing in One Stop, run through these accessibility checks so your knowledge base articles are clear and usable for all readers, including those using screen readers or other assistive technology. Use the fast review for quick fixes, the full checklist for best practices, and the cheat sheets for step-by-step guidance.

✅ Fast Review

Core checks before you publish an article.

Use proper heading levels in sequential order (H1 → H2 → H3).
Add meaningful alt text for all images.
- Tip: Use an Alt Text Generator to help create image descriptions.
Ensure strong color contrast; don’t rely on color alone.
Write descriptive link text (avoid “Click here”).

📖 Full Checklist

🧩 View the full best practices list.

🔠 Headings

Follow heading order (H1 → H2 → H3).
Check structure in the Navigation Pane or the editor’s heading styles.
Avoid skipping levels (e.g., H1 → H4) or using headings for styling only.

🖼️ Alt Text

Provide meaningful descriptions for each image.
Good: “Bar chart showing quarterly sales increasing from Q1 to Q4.”
Poor: “Chart” or leaving blank.
Mark purely decorative images as decorative/null.

🎨 Color & Contrast

Ensure text/background combinations meet WCAG contrast standards.
Don’t rely on color alone — add text, bold, or icons.
Good: Use bold or ✔️/❌ icons along with red/green status colors.
Poor: “Fields in red are required” without another indicator.

🔗 Links

Write link text that clearly describes the destination or action.
Good: “Download the accessibility checklist.”
Poor: “Click here” or “More info.”

⚡ Quick Verification

Easy tools to double-check your One Stop article before publishing.

Run the Silktide Ally Checker (Chrome extension) to scan your page.
Confirm heading order is correct (H1 → H2 → H3).
Tab through the page to check logical focus order and visibility.
Verify images, icons, and logos have alt text or are marked decorative.
Confirm color contrast meets accessibility standards.
Check links are descriptive and match their destinations.
Review attachments (Word, PDF, etc.) for accessibility before uploading.

📎 Cheatsheet Downloads

Step-by-step instructions with visuals and keyboard shortcuts.