Screen Reader Example for List

This is a recording of JAWS reading the list below in Word.

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This is a recording of JAWS reading the list below in HTML format in Internet Explorer.

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This text was entered into Microsoft Word and then in HTML format in Internet Explorer to show the differences. HTML is much more consistent and is spoken better.

How to add a caption and alternate text.

  1. Add images (Insert > Picture > Clip Art, From File, etc)
  2. Add Caption
    • Right click on the image.
    • Click Caption
    • Add text to the caption text box: "Figure 1: Info about this picture."
    • You can also choose the type of caption and position.
    • Press OK
  3. Add Alternate Text
    • Right click on the image.
    • Click Format Picture...
    • Select the Web tab
    • Type the alternate text (keep it short and to the point)
    • Press OK

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