Word Accessibility

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Overview

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This page is an overview of creating accessible documents using听Microsoft Word. Accessible documents allow information to be readily available for assistive technology. Consider accessibility in the design process so screen readers can easily navigate the content. Accessibility design will not only benefit people with disabilities, but overall usability will improve for all users.

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  • Create accessible documents during the design/creation process
  • Use the听Accessibility Checker听to scan your documents
  • Convert Word document to a PDF for mobility and accessibility
  • Save the file name with dashes or underscores between words such as
    • Word-Document-Accessibility.docx
    • Word_Document_Accessibility.docx
  • Consider Readability for content development
  • Information about accessibility and听academic styles听such as APA (American Psychological Association) or MLA (Modern Language Association)