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Tables 

Tables must include captions that clearly describe their purpose and at least one designated header. Table headers should be properly associated with their corresponding cells to enhance readability. Additionally, each table should have well-defined main heading columns or rows to ensure clarity and accessibility. 

Key Points to remember for tables: 

Step 1: Click the plus (+) icon in the  Brightspace editor toolbar (highlighted in red in the image). 

Step 2: From the dropdown menu, hover over or click on “Table” (indicated by the red arrow). 

Step 3: Choose your desired table dimensions to insert it into the editor. 

  • Use the table tool in Brightspace Editor instead of manually formatting text to resemble a table. 

  • Define column headers and row headers so that screen readers can announce them correctly. 

  • Add a table summary in the properties section to help users understand the table’s purpose.

Where to find Tables?  

A screen shot image showing how to add tables in Brightspace editor

 

A screen shot image of Brightspace editor with the insert tables dropdown

 

A table-like structure in a document editor, featuring paragraph formatting options, a "Caption" row, heading rows labeled "Heading row 1," "Heading row 2," and "Heading row 3," value rows labeled "Value 1," "Value 2," and "Value 3," with font size set to "12px" in the top right corner.  

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Additional Tips 

For more information, check out the WCAG 2.2 for detailed guidance on ensuring your web and document content is fully accessible.