How to Write Accessible Emails

• If you include images in your email, add alt text that accurately describes the image. This is helpful for anyone who turns images off in their email for privacy or bandwidth reasons, and people with visual disabilities who cannot view the image.

  • After adding an image, your image options will be displayed directly below the image. Select "Edit Alt Text" to add.

• Use the default Sans Serif text style and size to increase readability.

• Align text to to the left, instead of centered or justified.

• Avoid using all caps or underlined text to improve readability.

• Break up text into short paragraphs.

• Use plain language that is easy to understand.

• Write descriptive link text that describes what happens when someone clicks your link.

• If you are attaching documents to your email, make sure your document is accessible before sharing it.

• You can check the accessibility of your Gmail using the WAVE browser extension.

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