✔️ List items and table header rows / columns are properly formatted and tagged.
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Ensuring that list items and table header rows/columns are properly formatted and tagged in your online course is imperative for creating an inclusive and accessible learning experience. Proper formatting facilitates seamless navigation for users with disabilities who rely on screen readers or keyboard navigation. It enhances visual clarity and readability, aiding learners in understanding and retaining information. Consistent styling and mobile responsiveness contribute to a positive user experience, accommodating learners on various devices. Additionally, structured data from well-formatted content can improve search engine optimization, potentially increasing the visibility of your course. Attention to these details not only promotes accessibility but also elevates the overall quality and usability of your online course.
Refresh Your Course with These Ideas
General Suggestions:
- Use <ul> for unordered lists and <li> for each list item.
- Employ <ol> for ordered lists and include multiple <li> elements for list items.
- Create groupings in lists by starting with the first item or introducing a <dt> element following an <dd> element.
- Construct tables with the <table> element.
- Tag headers properly using <th> and appropriate attributes.
- Keep tables simple by avoiding merged or split cells.
- In Microsoft Word, click table, go to “References,” click “Insert Caption,” add title, click “OK.”
- In Canvas, click table, go to “Table Properties,” check “Show caption,” add title, and save.
- In Word, use “Table Design” tab, check “Header Row” or “First Column”/”Last Column.”
- In Canvas, highlight header cells, go to “Cell Properties,” choose “Header cell” and set the scope.
- Choose an appropriate list type: <ul> for unordered/bulleted lists, <ol> for ordered/numbered lists.
- Use built-in tools in Microsoft Word or Canvas to create lists.
- Click “Home,” use “Bullets” or “Numbering” buttons, ensuring proper formatting.
- Highlight and check if the “Bullets” or “Numbering” button is highlighted in Word’s “Paragraph” section.
- Click the chevron-down icon next to “Ordered and Unordered Lists,” select the type and symbol.
- Ensure proper list creation by checking if the “Ordered and Unordered Lists” button is highlighted.
- Consider converting existing tables/lists into accessible formats.
- Evaluate and adjust structures to enhance accessibility for students.
