Don't use color as the only way to convey content.Ensure that font size is sufficient, around 12 points.Select specific issues to see Additional Information at the bottom of the task pane.

The Accessibility Checker task pane will show accessibility errors, warnings, and tips on how to repair the errors.Select the Check for Issues button and choose Check Accessibility.Word includes an accessibility resource that identifies accessibility issues. Options in the Design tab may be used to change appearance but will not provide the necessary accessibility information. To add table headers to the first row, select Table Tools > Layout on the ribbon, then choose the Repeat Header Rows option in the Data section.Select the Insert tab on the ribbon, then select Table > Insert Table.Make sure the text in the Text to Display field is a meaningful description and type the link URL in the Address bar.Īccessible tables need a clear table structure and table headers to help guide a screen reader user.Select the text you want linked, right click, and select Hyperlink or Ctrl + k.These may not make sense to screen reader users, so more information is needed. Word automatically creates a hyperlink when a user pastes a full URL onto a page. Select the Numbered List or Bulleted List option on the Home ribbon, under the Paragraph section.Use true numbered and bulleted lists to emphasize a point or a sequence of steps. Select Columns under Page Setup and choose the appropriate number of columns.When creating columns, always use true columns, not columns created by hand with the Tab key. Enter appropriate Alt text only in the Description field (not the Title field).Select the Layout & Properties icon and choose Alt Text.Right-click on the image and choose Format Picture.This Alt text is read by a screen reader in a Word file and should remain intact when exporting to HTML or PDF. Images can be given appropriate alternative text in Word. Headings 1, 2, or 3 can also be assigned using Ctrl + Alt + 1, 2, or 3, respectively.Select the text and choose the appropriate style under Styles on the Home ribbon.This allows screen readers to navigate a document and improves accessibility for everyone.

Heading StylesĬreate a uniform heading structure through use of styles in Word. This resource is designed to be printed as a one page PDF file.

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