Accessibility
Canvas content
If UDOIT or the Canvas Accessibility Checker flags something in content you created in Canvas, start with the exact issue below.
How-to
Alt text
Add useful alternative text to images—and mark truly decorative images correctly.
Open →How-toHeadings & page structure
Use real headings in a logical order so students can scan the page.
Open →How-toTables
Use tables only for data, then add headers, scope and a caption.
Open →How-toLinks
Replace “click here,” raw URLs and vague links with meaningful link text.
Open →How-toLists
Use Canvas list tools instead of typed dashes or manually numbered lines.
Open →How-toColor & contrast
Meet readable contrast ratios and do not rely on color alone.
Open →How-toMath & equations
Use the Canvas equation editor so mathematical content includes accessible markup.
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