Creating Accessible Documents Using Microsoft Office
What You'll Learn in Creating Accessible Documents Using Microsoft Office
Course Length:
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Evaluate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents for accessibility
- Use the tools within the applications to correct accessibility concerns
- Modify the Quick Access Toolbar to include the accessibility checker
- Properly convert your document to PDF and preserve accessibility formatting
Target Student
This course is designed for students who have a working knowledge of Office 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: Accessibility and Excel
Creating Worksheet Summaries
Creating Contents/Index Pages
Working with Blank Columns and Rows
Table Formats
Creating Named Ranges
Creating a Logical Layout
Avoiding Merged Cells
Using Freeze Panes
Protecting Your Spreadsheets
Accessible Chart Formatting
Section 6: Accessibility and PowerPoint
Using Templates and Themes
Proper Slide Layouts
Working with Slide Masters
Best Selection of Fonts and Font Sizes
Working with Colour and Contrast
Adjusting Slide Reading Order
Avoiding Animations and Slide Transitions
Creating Audio Transcriptions and Video Captions
Converting PowerPoint to Other Formats
Section 7: 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
Creating Accessible Documents Using Microsoft Office
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
| Dates | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| June 17-18, 2024 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $1,295.00 Online | |
| January 16-17, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $1,295.00 Online | |
| June 17-18, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET | $1,295.00 Online |
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