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Run the built-in accessibility checker checkers as you create Word Docs, PDFs, and/or PowerPoints and correct the errors and warnings as you work.

  • For example: to check accessibility in Word, 
      • Click the “File” tab in the Ribbon to open the Backstage View. 
      • In the “Info” section, click the “Check for Issues” drop-down button in the “Inspect Document” area. 
      • Then click the “Check Accessibility” command to launch the task pane. 
      • A list of “Errors” and/or “Warnings” may appear.To check accessibility of pdfs:
  • For example: to check accessibility of PDFs (Acrobat Pro)
      • Choose Tools > Accessibility. ...
      • In the secondary toolbar, click Full Check. ...
      • In the Report Options section, select options for how you want to view the results. ...
      • Select a page range if you prefer to check individual pages of a document. ...
      • Select one or more of the Checking Options.


      • Use the heading and list functions in Word Word
  • Use an accessible font, like Veranda
  • Use high contrast colors 
  • Avoid using underlining and bold to make a point
  • Provide links to online resources and/or order a digital course packet for hard to come by resources instead of scanning and uploading as a PDF

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