Inclusive Content Checklist
- Ensure headings are nested correctly
- Use bold to emphasize content
- Use descriptive labels
- Adding Alt Text to Images and Gifs
- Use actual text instead of images of text
- Do not use color as the only way to convey meaning
- When creating call out boxes or graphics, always check color contrast
- Use built-in list styles
- Use tables correctly
- Ensure all videos, animations, and audio clips meet accessibility requirements
- Ensure any documents shared are accessible
- Be inclusive in your representation
Additional Resources
Article: The case for describing race in alternative text attributes
In this article, Tolu Adegbite explains why being more intentional about describing race in alt text is important. Tolu covers a few key examples of how leaving race out has impacted her and others' sense of belonging. Tolu also provides examples of how to implement meaningful alt text.
Training Series: Creating Accessible Emails
Microsoft has developed a three-part video series on creating accessible emails. This short series provides quick tips on how to set fonts, emphasize content, and add alt text to images. It's recommended that you also review the checklist above as they do not go into other key topics such as Headings and Descriptive Links.
Article: Does Your Video Make These 6 Common Caption Mistakes?
Meryl Evans shares 6 common caption mistakes she comes across when watching videos, including long lines of captions and bad breaking points.