Writing Effective Alt Text

Quick Guidelines

• Keep it short and meaningful.
• Describe the image’s purpose, not just its appearance.
• Skip “image of…”—screen readers already announce it.
• Mark purely decorative images as decorative.

Heading Structure Best Practices

Using proper heading styles improves accessibility and helps all students navigate your content more easily.

• Use built-in heading styles in Word, Google Docs, or PowerPoint—don’t just change font size or bold text.
• Follow a logical order:
  • Heading 1: Document title or main section
  • Heading 2: Major section
  • Heading 3–6: Subsections (don’t skip levels)
• Keep headings clear and concise - they should summarize the section’s content.
• Customize styles (font, size, color) through the style settings—not manual formatting—to maintain accessibility.
• Limit to Heading 1–6 for compatibility with PDFs and web content.