Make your Word documents accessible to people with disabilities

Laptop screen showing a Word document with text and an accessibility pane on the right side
Time Required
1 hour 12 minutes
Recommended Learning
No
Confidence Level
Beginner

Learn how to make your Word documents accessible to all. This guide offers step-by-step instructions and best practices for creating inclusive content, including how to use the Accessibility Checker, add alt text to images, and choose fonts, colours, and styles that support readability for everyone, including those with disabilities.

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