Creating Accessible Documents Using Microsoft Word Online
Microsoft Word is a powerful word processor. The more you can use the formatting tools in Word, the more accessible document you'll have, especially for those who are visually impaired and may need screen readers to read your documents. With more online classes and online interactions, it's even more important now to make your electronic documents accessible.
Topics Covered
In this workshop we'll cover some simple things you can do, when creating a new document OR editing an old one, to make it accessible to everyone. We'll cover the following topics:
- Formatting tools in Word
- Headings
- Lists
- Meaningful hyperlinks
- Adding Alt Text to images and tables
- Table headings
- Use of color to convey information
- Using the Accessibility Checker in Word
What You'll Need
This workshop will based on the current version of Microsoft Word installed on our university computers (Word 2016 for Windows)
- An internet connection
- A computer with Word installed
- Computer speakers or headphones
Webinar Registration
- Registration is Required
- Space is limited to 50 attendees
- Registration closes 3 days before the webinar begins
Attending the Webinar
You'll receive a reminder email with a link to the webinar 2 days prior to the event with a link to the event on Zoom.
Related LibGuide: Tutorial: Creating Accessible Documents by Michael Pujals
- Date:
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Staff/Facutly/Administration
- Categories:
- Online Workshop
