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Browse 66 articles in category Accessibility

  1. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Accessibility Checker

    How to open the accessibility checker, summary of types of flags that the check will throw.

  2. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Alternative Text

    Images with text or image-only PDFs are not compatible with assistive technology. For documents that contain images, you should add alternate text.

  3. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Creating Lists

    How to create and tag an accessible list in PDF documents.

  4. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Document Language

    How to set document language manually and with accessibility checker.

  5. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Document Title

    How to add a document title manually and using the Accessibility Checker. Overview of the best practices and difference between the title and name.

  6. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Flagged Annotations

    Overview A Tagged Annotations Failed error in Adobe Acrobat means there is an accessibility compliance issue. It indicates that comments, links, or...

  7. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Fonts, Formatting, and Color Usage

    A reference guide on proper text styling, formatting, and color usage to make your PDF documents accessible.

  8. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Headings Failed Error

    How to resolve the Headings failed error in the Adobe Acrobat Accessibility checker.

  9. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Highlight Associated Content

    Demonstrates how to enable Highlight Associated Content and what the purpose is.

  10. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Links

    How to create accessible links, covers tagging and visual remediation.

  11. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Optional Character Recognition (OCR)

    How to apply OCR to scanned PDFs in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  12. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Other Elements Alternate Text Failed

    The Other Elements Alternate Text failure is a common issue when using Adobe Acrobat Reader. It occurs when non-image elements are improperly tagged.

  13. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Overview

    All accessibility tools for adobe acrobat reader in one article.

  14. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Populating Sidebar

    How to add and remove elements from the side panel in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  15. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Proper Heading Structure

    Describes proper heading structure and nesting.

  16. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Reading Order

    Learn how to check and fix PDF reading order and tag content in Adobe Acrobat so screen readers follow a logical sequence.

  17. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Remediating PDF Workflow

    Proper remediation workflow for remediation documents in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  18. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Tab Order

    How to set tab order of a PDF document using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  19. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Tables

    How to make tables accessible, including formatting requirements and tagging structure.

  20. Adobe Acrobat Reader: Tagging

    A complete guide to tagging PDF documents, covers how to tag a document, create a new tag, create a tag from selection, and most common types of tags

  21. JAWS Screen Reader Software

    University faculty, staff, and students can learn how to install free JAWS screen reader software on university and personal Windows PCs.

  22. Microsoft Excel: Adding Alternative Text to Images

    Alternative text allows screen reader users to understand images and visual elements in Excel.

  23. Microsoft Excel: Adding Descriptive Hyperlinks in Table Cells

    Descriptive hyperlinks help users understand the purpose of links without additional context.

  24. Microsoft Excel: Adding Notes or Comments for Text Equivalents

    Notes and comments provide text equivalents for visual indicators such as asterisks or color cues.

  25. Microsoft Excel: Assigning an Appropriate Document Title

    Setting up a document title in Excel to allow assistive technology users to locate and identify the document more efficiently.

  26. Microsoft Excel: Assigning Meaningful Worksheet Titles

    Worksheet titles help screen reader users navigate between sheets and understand their content quickly.

  27. Microsoft Excel: Creating a Meaningful Table Title

    Meaningful table titles help assistive technology users identify and navigate tables efficiently.

  28. Microsoft Excel: Creating Simple Tables

    Create simple tables improve accessibility by ensuring screen readers can correctly interpret data relationships.

  29. Microsoft Excel: Creating Table Headers Using a Title Region

    A title region connects row and column headers to all table cells, allowing screen readers to announce header information with cell data.

  30. Microsoft Excel: Ensuring Proper Reading Order

    Review logical reading order to ensure screen readers interpret spreadsheet content correctly.

  31. Microsoft Excel: Freezing Panes for Better Navigation

    Freezing panes keeps headers visible while scrolling, improving navigation for all users.

  32. Microsoft Excel: Navigation Techniques and Worksheet Structure

    Proper navigation structure ensures screen reader users can find, understand, and move through workbook content efficiently.

  33. Microsoft Excel: Using Color Accessibly

    Color should be used thoughtfully to ensure information is accessible to users with color vision deficiencies.

  34. Microsoft Excel: Using Data Validation for Accessible Drop-Down Lists

    Drop-down lists improve data accuracy and accessibility.

  35. Microsoft Excel: Using Data Validation for Text Equivalents

    Data Validation input messages provide accessible text equivalents that screen readers announce when users enter a cell.

  36. Microsoft Excel: Using Headers for Column and Row Titles

    Headers provide structure that improves navigation and screen reader interpretation.

  37. Microsoft Excel: Using the Accessibility Checker

    The Accessibility Checker in Excel helps supports ongoing accessibility review throughout the document creation process.

  38. Microsoft Outlook: Accessible Tables

    Tables should be used only for data, not layout, and must be structured to support screen reader navigation.

  39. Microsoft Outlook: Alternative Text for Images

    Alternative text (alt text) ensures users who cannot see images understand their purpose and context.

  40. Microsoft Outlook: Bulleted and Numbered Lists

    Using Outlook’s built-in list tools ensures assistive technologies recognize list structure correctly.

  41. Microsoft Outlook: Creating Accessible Hyperlinks

    Accessible hyperlinks clearly describe their destination so users know what to expect before activating the link.

  42. Microsoft Outlook: Creating an Accessible Email Signature

    An accessible email signature ensures all recipients can read and understand your contact information.

  43. Microsoft Outlook: Fonts and Font Styles

    Using accessible fonts, sizes, and formatting improves readability for all users, including those using screen readers or magnification tools.

  44. Microsoft Outlook: Headings and Styles

    Headings and styles provide structure that helps screen reader users navigate email content efficiently.

  45. Microsoft Outlook: Immersive Reader Tool (Read Aloud)

    Immersive Reader (Read Aloud) allows users to listen to email content.

  46. Microsoft Outlook: Request Accessible Emails

    Outlook allows you to request that senders provide accessible email content.

  47. Microsoft Outlook: Use of Color

    Color should enhance readability without being the sole method of conveying information.

  48. Microsoft Outlook: Using the Accessibility Checker

    The Accessibility Checker in Outlook helps identify and fix common accessibility issues in emails.

  49. Microsoft PowerPoint: Adding Alternative Text to Images

    This article explains how to add alternative text (alt text) to images so users with visual impairments can understand visual content.

  50. Microsoft PowerPoint: Checking Reading Order

    This article explains how to verify and correct the reading order so screen readers present content logically.

  51. Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating Accessible Tables

    This article explains how to create accessible tables that screen readers can interpret correctly.

  52. Microsoft PowerPoint: Creating Descriptive Hyperlinks

    This article explains how to create accessible hyperlinks that clearly describe their destination.

  53. Microsoft PowerPoint: Managing Transitions and Animations

    This article explains how transitions and animations impact accessibility and how to manage them.

  54. Microsoft PowerPoint: Multimedia Accessibility (Captions & Transcripts)

    This article explains how to make multimedia content accessible by adding captions and transcripts.

  55. Microsoft PowerPoint: Setting a Document Title

    This article explains how to add a document title in PowerPoint. The document title is metadata that helps the assistive technology to identify.

  56. Microsoft PowerPoint: Slide Titles and Layouts

    This article explains how to use slide titles and layouts to improve navigation and accessibility for screen reader users.

  57. Microsoft PowerPoint: Using Accessibility Checker

    This article explains how to use the Accessibility Checker to identify and fix accessibility issues.

  58. Microsoft PowerPoint: Using Color and Text Effectively

    This article covers best practices for using color, font, and text to ensure readability and accessibility in PowerPoint presentations.

  59. Microsoft PowerPoint: Using Content Placeholders vs Textboxes

    This article explains the difference between content placeholders and textboxes, and why placeholders are essential for accessibility.

  60. Microsoft PowerPoint: Using Templates and Themes Effectively

    This article explains how to select and modify PowerPoint templates and themes to support accessibility.

  61. Microsoft Word: Accessibility Checker

    How to use the Accessibility Checker in Microsoft Word.

  62. Microsoft Word: Alternative Text

    How to add alternative text to images, shapes, and other elements in Microsoft Word.

  63. Microsoft Word: Document Title

    Setting up a document title in Word to allow assistive technology users to locate and identify the document more efficiently.

  64. Microsoft Word: Tables

    How to create accessible tables in Microsoft Word

  65. NaturalReader: Text-to-Speech Tool

    NaturalReader is an AI-driven text-to-speech tool that allows for audio narration of text-based documents and web pages.

  66. NVDA Screen Reader Software

    Guide for installing and setting up NVDA on university and personal Windows computers.

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