Authoring Accessible Word Documents

Description

Your Words, Accessible to All: Professional Training on Authoring Accessible Word Documents!

Microsoft Word documents are a cornerstone of communication, from reports and manuals to marketing materials. However, an inaccessible Word document can unintentionally exclude a significant portion of your audience, including those who rely on screen readers or other assistive technologies. Our Professional Training – Authoring Accessible Word Documents empowers your team to create professional, impactful, and universally accessible documents. This comprehensive Word document accessibility training covers:

• Semantic Structure with Styles: Master the use of heading styles, list styles, and other formatting tools to create logical document hierarchies that are easily navigated by assistive technologies.
• Alternative Text (Alt Text) for Images and Objects: Learn to write clear and concise descriptions for all visual elements, ensuring meaning is conveyed to every reader, improving both document accessibility and SEO.
• Accessible Tables in Word: Discover how to design and structure tables for clarity and navigability, including proper header rows and descriptions for screen reader users.
• Meaningful Hyperlinks in Word: Understand how to create descriptive link text that provides context and predictability for users.
• Color Contrast and Font Choices for Documents: Apply best practices for text and background colors, as well as font selection, to ensure optimal readability for all.
• Content Language and Accessibility Checker: Utilize Word’s built-in features to identify and fix document accessibility issues and ensure proper language settings.
• Saving as Accessible PDFs from Word: Learn how to export your Word documents as tagged and WCAG-compliant PDFs.

Ensure your written communications are not just seen, but truly understood and usable by everyone, fostering digital inclusion and expanding your audience reach.

Estimated Completion: 6-8 hours