Accessible Documents

For MS Word 2013

Presented by: Valerie East

Learning Outcomes

Increased expertise using MS Word. Design documents in an accessible ready

format. Add accessibility features required for users of

screen readers. Convert files to accessible PDF format. Apply accessibility concepts to other products. Access to Resources.

What is an Accessible Document?

Structured for effective use by people with disabilities

Assistive Technology can accessJAWS, ZoomText, Kurzweil

Connection to Strategic Plan

Student ExperienceAccessible to online & mobile learners

Contemporary Learners Increases Digital Literacies

SustainabilityPaperless working regardless of device

The Basics

Quick Reference

Fonts: Sizes, Styles & Paragraph Spacing Colour: Contrast & Not as identifier Meta Data: Add owner, title, key words, language Structure: Add Headings, TOC, Page Numbers,

Bulleted & Numbered lists Hyperlinks: Use Descriptive Text Non Text Objects: Use Alternative Text Check for Issues: Accessibility Checker Formats: Share multiple formats (PDF, Word)

Let’s get started

Let’s open the MS Word Training Document

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