Empty Returns
Empty Returns
Remove empty returns and spaces from the document. Screen readers and other assistive technologies read aloud these document elements. Removing empty returns and spaces reduces verbosity for assistive technology users.
Overview
Download the unremediated Accessibility Quick Start Guide - Empty Returns Download unremediated Accessibility Quick Start Guide - Empty Returns prior to starting this module.
Delete Empty Returns
Locate, select and delete the empty returns in the entire document.
Delete Empty Spaces
Delete Empty Spaces in the entire document. Some examples of where some are found is provided in the screenshot below.
Do Not Delete Images
- Be careful to NOT delete images. This is easy to do because images are not visible in Draft view. You may need to switch to the Print view to see where the images are located. In the screenshot below, you can find what appears to be an empty return below the Heading level 2 named "Alternative Text."
- There's a second image above the Heading level 2 named "Links". Be sure not to accidentally delete it.
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