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Creating Accessible Documents in Word

What You'll Learn in Creating Accessible Documents in Word

Course Length:

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:


  • Evaluate documents for accessibility
  • Use the tools within the applications to correct accessibility concerns
  • Modify the Quick Access Toolbar to include the accessibility checker
  • Enable the DAISY reader snap-in
  • Use the STAMP tool as a supplemental tool for creating accessible presentations

Target Student

This course is designed for students who have a working knowledge of Microsoft products and a basic understanding of accessibility.

Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction to Accessibility

Understanding Accessibility

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

The Accessible Canada Act (ACA)

WCAG Guidelines

 

Section 2: Writing with Accessibility in Mind

Clear and Simple Writing Techniques

Sentence Structure and Word Use

Readability Statistics and Grade Level

Page Organization


Section 3: Accessibility Checks

Clear Print Guidelines Test

High Contrast and Magnification Test

Screen Reader Test

Accessibility Checker

 

Section 4: Accessibility and Word

Understanding Proper Document Structure

Understanding the Importance of Meta Data

Creating Accessible Word Templates

Working with Heading Styles

Using the Navigation Pane and Selection Pane

Formatting Text for Accessibility

Issues with Colour and Contrast

Creating Column, Section, and Page Breaks

Understanding How Spacing Affects Screen Readers

Inserting Images and Objects and Making Them Accessible

Avoiding Text Boxes and WordArt

Adding Accessible Tables and Restructuring Complex Tables

Creating Accessible Charts

Working with Auto Lists

Headers and Footers and Accessibility

Formatting Hyperlinks

Creating Accessible Forms

 

Section 5: Planning for the Intended Output

Preparing the Document for PDF Conversion

Understanding the Impact of the Output Format on Workflow

Using the Acrobat Accessibility Checker

Opening the Acrobat Bookmarks Pane Automatically

 

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Creating Accessible Documents in Word

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
June 5, 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
January 7, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
June 6, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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PDF Reference Guide

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