Accessible Moodle (implementation guide)
The implementation aid Moodle barrier-free serves as support for the Moodle barrier-free checklist. The order of the aspects and the structure according to categories are the same.
Under the heading "What is meant by this? " you will find a detailed description of the aspect to be ticked off. The section "Why is it important?" describes which barriers you are removing with the respective aspect and for which groups of people this is essential. Finally, under the heading "How can I implement/check this?" you will find detailed instructions on how to implement or check the respective aspect.
8. Table
8.2. Header
The first line of the table is labelled "Header".
What is meant by this?
The first row or first column are specially marked to emphasize their particular function. In practice, this means that the first row of the table is normally used for headings or descriptions, while the first column is reserved for key information or categories. This marking as a "header row" serves to make the table accessible and user-friendly.
Why is it important?
It is important that row and column headings in tables are marked as such. This enables screen reader users to recognize where they are within the table (orientation aid).
Incorrect formatting of tables can result in the content and structure of the table being unclear or incomprehensible to screen reader recipients. For example, if column or row headings are not marked as "Header" or "First column", the screen reader cannot interpret the structure of the table correctly and cannot understand the sorting within the table. As a result, important information may be lost or misunderstood.
If the header of a table is not repeated on every page, this can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of the content.
How can I implement/check it?
If you want to format the first row as column headings, move the cursor to the first row. Then go to "Table", "Row", "Row properties". Enter "Header row" under "Row type".
If you want to format the first column as the header of the individual rows, select all the columns that you want to format. Then go to "Table", "Cell", "Cell properties" and select "Header cell" under "Cell type" and "Row" under "Range".