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Prebuilt Excel templates can help save time and improve accessibility in the content that you create.

Find an accessible template

  1. Select File > New and search for accessible templates using the Search for online templates field.

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  2. Select one of the accessible templates to open a new workbook based on the template.

Explore accessible template features

  • Accessible templates contain instructions that explain how to work with the template.

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  • There’s plenty of white space around all of the text in the template, so it’s easier to read.

  • The colors contrast well, so they’re easy to distinguish.

  • All fonts are 12 points or larger.

  • Headings and labels, including worksheet names, are descriptive, so users who rely on screen readers get detailed information.

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