Creating accessible documents

How to ensure documents, spreadsheets, PDFs and other files meet accessibility standards.

Introduction

Accessibility means that all people can use and interact with the same information or services at the time they are needed regardless of disability.

Accessible documents are electronic or printed documents that are intentionally formatted and structured to be usable by the widest range of users possible.

Making content accessible

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How to add a written description of your image.

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Make your links easy to browse.

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How to save documents as an accessible PDF.

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Use Word’s Checker to find document issues.