Excel: Creating a Meaningful Table Title

Overview

Meaningful table titles help assistive technology users identify and navigate tables efficiently.

Considerations

• Avoid generic names like “Table1.”

• Use underscores to connect words for screen readers.

Steps

1. Go to Formulas > Name Manager.

2. Select the table name and double-click.

3. Enter a descriptive name using underscores (e.g., UWEC_Deans_List_2025). Note that the table name cannot be start with numeric value. Starts with a letter or underscore (_). 

4. Select OK.