Wherever possible use bold to emphasise items or create headings as this is the most accessible type of formatting. 'Word Art' is not compatible with some screen readers.Īvoid the use of Italics and underlining wherever possible.Ĭontinuous text should not be in capitals, although a couple of words in capitals is acceptable. The more ornate the font, the fewer the number of individuals who will be able to read it. It is best to avoid the use of non sans-serif fonts, such as Times New Roman. However, it should be easy to provide the document in an alternative font size upon request. Remember that no one font size will suit everyone. It is best practice to type word documents in font size 14, and no smaller than font size 12, to assist readers with visual impairments. Use the styles and formatting toolbar in Word when structuring your document as this will make it easier for disabled users to adapt the document to meet their needs and to navigate around the document if using a screen reader. How to create a document tagline Styles and headings
