Fundamental Considerations When Creating and Evaluating Documents


Key considerations include:

  • Heading Structure
  • Alt Text for images, charts, graphs, and diagrams
  • Correct formatting for lists, table of contents, and columns
  • Color Contrast
  • Tables
    • Define column and row headers
    • Keep your tables simple when possible 
    • Avoid merging and splitting cells
  • Links that use appropriate text and are unique and visually distinct
  • Font size
  • PDFs should have appropriate Tags and Reading Order

Need Help? - Review the schedule of dates for our Drop-in Help Session or a ADA Document Compliance Review Session. 

Questions? Please contact:

Lana Rauch
Web Services Coordinator

Carrie Buhl
Technology Trainer/User Support