From: How to Author and Test Microsoft Excel Worksheets for Accessibility
Flashing objects cannot be considered accessible because they can cause seizures and, therefore, should never be used. Warning: This video demonstrates a type of flashing object that should never be used.
Related Spreadsheet Video Series Modules
- Module 0: Introduction & Background
- Module 1: Using Built-in Features to Organize Content and Ensure Logical Reading Order
- Module 2: Ensuring the Contrast Ratio Between Text and Background is Sufficient
- Module 3: Ensuring Color and Other Visual Characteristics are Also Described in Text
- Module 4: Making Vital Background Information Accessible
- Module 5: Using Built-In Features to Create Data Tables
- Module 6: Adding Alternative Text to Images and Other Objects
- Module 7: Creating Links with Unique and Descriptive Names
- Module 8: Ensuring Descriptions of Embedded Audio, Video and Multimedia Files are Accurate
- Module 9: Excluding Flashing Objects
- Module 10: Saving in the .xlsx Format with a Descriptive Filename
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Updated: May 2023
