Create Accessible Word Documents
Start here to create accessible Word documents
Word is one of the most common word processor programs that allows users to create, edit, and view documents, embed media and data, and share material. Word is available for desktop, mobile, and via a web browser.
Reflect
Have you ever received formal training on creating documents in Word? Or did you just figure it out as you went?
If you have received training, how long ago was it?
Word tools and features were designed to create accessible documents by default. When used as intended, Word creates documents that are accessible with no additional steps, hacks, or workarounds required. Depending on your answers to the above, creating accessible Word documents may require some unlearning, check-ins, and reworking of your current workflow.
The best way to solve an issue is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Key considerations
Select from the following links to learn about specific tools and features you should be using to create accessible Word documents:
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