Category: Accessibility

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Browse 64 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

    Overview Reading Order defines the logical sequence in which text, images, and tables are read by screen readers and assistive technologies. It ens...

  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

    JAWS (Job Access With Speech) is a screen reader software developed for people whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or naviga...

  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: Tables

    How to create accessible tables in Microsoft Word

  64. 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.