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Accessibility in Word: Headings & Styles

To maintain a well-organized document, use a clear heading structure with only one Heading Level 1 to define the main theme. Subsequent headings should logically follow, without skipping levels. Additional heading levels can be used as needed. 

Best Practices for the Headings & Styles :  

To use built-in headings and styles

  • Highlight the text you want to format as a heading.  

  • Go to "Home", select "Styles".             

 

 

 



Click the "drop-down arrow" to see more options, including "Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3" etc. 

  • Apply the appropriate heading style instead of manually formatting text with bold or larger fonts.   

  • Screenshots have been added for reference to visually demonstrate how to apply built-in headings and styles in MS Word.   

For more information check: The Importance of Headings for Accessibility   

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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. 

How to use DAK:

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