Digital documents, including Google Docs, used at U-M are required to meet digital accessibility standards and provide equitable access for people with disabilities.
Use the table below as a reference for requirements that usually apply to digital documents, and how to meet them.
Checklist
| Area | Requirement | Manual Testing |
|---|---|---|
| Media | Images have alternative text. | Right-click on the image. Select Alt Text. Ensure that both the title and description duplicate in text the meaning of the image. |
| Contrast | Ensure appropriate color contrast so that content can be read by people with visual impairments. Contrast ratio is the same as required in web pages. | See Google's advice on how to check for high color contrast. |
| Tables | Tables are very simple in nature, and header rows are pinned as header. | Visually determine that table is simple and that first row has header text for rows below it. Right click header row(s) and confirm it is pinned as header: option says “Unpin header row” when it is already pinned. |
| Structure | The document has a logical structure using headings (1 through 6 for Docs) | Open Show document outline in the left nav area. Review outline for correct hierarchy and alignment with the visual structure of the document. Adjust heading levels as needed. |
| Index | Long documents have a table of contents (recommended) | If the document is long, check that there is a table of contents, with links to major sections, at the beginning of the document. |