Accessibility: Lists

Why is this important?
  • Ensures screen readers can identify and announce list items properly.
  • Improves navigation and comprehension for all users.
  • Maintains consistent formatting across platforms.
When to use it

Use lists when presenting grouped information, steps or items that benefit from visual and structural clarity.

How to use it

Use built-in list formatting tools in Word or other editors (bullet or numbered lists) instead of manually typing symbols or numbers.

Examples

Use the bullet list tool so screen readers recognize each item as part of a structured list.

Use the numbered list when sequence matters. Numbered lists help screen reader users understand that the order is important.

Not Accessible

* Campanile

* Jackrabbit

* SDState

Accessible

  • Campanile
  • Jackrabbit
  • SDState
  1. SDState
  2. Jackrabbit
  3. Campanile
Tip for Checking Accessibility

Check document manually to confirm lists were created using the built-in list tools (bullets or numbering).