Creating Accessible MS Word Documents
SWOSU strives to ensure the accessibility of all electronic publications to all individuals in compliance with applicable laws, including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Email specific questions regarding the creation of accessible documents to Web & Creative Services (webmaster@swosu.edu).
Resources
Step-by-step Instructions
- Creating Accessible PDFs from MS Word
- Color Contrast Testing
- Microsoft Support
- WebAIM
- The National Center on Disability and Access to Education Cheatsheets
Video Tutorials
- Screen Reader Basics
- Adding a Document Title
- Heading Styles
- Creating Table of Contents
- Creating a Template with Formatting Modifications for Future Use
- Alternative Text for Images/Tables
- Data Tables
- Hyperlinks
- List and Columns
- Accessibility Checker
- ATAP-Association of Assistive Technology ACT Programs
Supplemental Material
- Lynda.com online video tutorials!
- Lynda.com is free to all SWOSU employees and students. Please see the lynda.com registration information.
- Here is a shared playlist that includes courses geared towards creating accessible documents. Feel free to watch any or all of the individual videos in the courses to assist you.
