Accessible documents

How to make an accessible Word document

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How to make an accessible Google doc

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How to make an accessible Excel document

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How to make an accessible Google Sheet

Here’s how to make Google Sheets accessible, with both mouse and keyboard instructions for PC and Mac:

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How to make an accessible PowerPoint

Accessibility in PowerPoint presentations matters because it ensures everyone can follow along and understand your content.

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How to make accessible Google Slides

Accessibility in Google Slide presentations matters because it ensures everyone can follow along and understand your content.

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How to check PDF accessibility in Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat Pro includes accessibility features that help make PDFs usable for everyone, including people who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers.

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Headings and subheadings

Headings help everyone, including people using screen readers or other assistive tools, to understand and navigate a document more easily.

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Readability

Good readability helps everything make sense.

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Color contrast

Color contrast is about how easy it is to tell the difference between the color of text and the background behind it.

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Text formatting

Text formatting is how you style your words on a page. It’s choosing an outfit for your writing—it’s all about making sure your words look neat, are easy to read, and feel right for the situation.

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Line spacing

Line spacing is the amount of space between each line of text.

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Link text

Link text is the clickable part of a link.

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Reading order

Reading order is the sequence in which the content of a document is read, especially by assistive tools like screen readers.

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Table of contents

A table of contents (TOC) makes documents easier to navigate and is especially helpful for people with disabilities.

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Alternative text

Alternative text (or alt text), is an embedded description of what is in the images.

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Tables

Do you really need a table? Only if it is for data.

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Abbreviations

Explain abbreviations the first time you use them. Not everyone will know what they mean, especially people using screen readers or those new to the topic.

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File names

A good, accessible file name is clear, descriptive, and easy to understand for everyone, including people using assistive technologies.

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Accessible presentations

Accessibility in presentations matters because it ensures everyone can follow along and understand your content.

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Spreadsheets

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