Missing Alt. Text for a table in Word

Question

How do I add alt. text to a table in Word? 

Answer

Titles and descriptions provide alternative, text-based representations of the information contained in tables, diagrams, images, and other objects. This information is useful for people with vision or cognitive impairments who may not be able to see or understand the object. 

1. Click Table in the Accessibility checker inspection results window
   • Microsoft Word will navigate you to the table that needs alternate text when you click on it in the accessibility checker. 
2. Right click on the Table and select Table properties 
3. Select Alt Text 
4. Type in the alternate text for the table in the description field
   • If you have a detailed table that requires a long description, you may want to enter a brief summary of the description in the Title field. This allows users to decide if they need the full description of the table or not. Additionally, the title can be read to a person with a  disability and is used to determine whether they wish to hear the description of the content. 
5. Press Ok

You alternate text has now been saved and that error will automatically be removed from the accessibility checker inspection results. 

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