Make Documents Usable Before You Send
Run a four-part document accessibility check before sharing a work document.
A policy document looks finished but hides key meaning from people using assistive tech or nonvisual workflows. Use POUR as a practical authoring pass: perceivable, operable, understandable, robust. Visual polish can mask inaccessible structure. Headings Use actual heading styles in order. This makes navigation possible and shows document structure. Images Add alt text or replace screenshots of text with real text. Meaning should not be trapped in pixels. Signals Do not rely on color alone; add text labels. Status should be perceivable in more than one way. Links Use descriptive link text such as "Submit expense form". A list of…
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