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  3. Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is a popular word processing software. All OSU employees can access MS Word through Microsoft Office 365.

How To Guides

Alternative Text for Images

  • Accessible Alt Text in Word

Headings

  • Accessible Headings in Word

Lists

  • Accessible Lists in Word

Use of Color

  • Accessible Use of Color in Word

Plain Language

  • How to check the reading level of a Microsoft Word document

Instructional Materials

  • How to create accessible equations in Microsoft Word

PDF

  • How to create accessible PDFs in Microsoft Word

Tables

  • How to create accessible tables in Microsoft Word

Links

  • How to create descriptive links in Microsoft Word

Helpful resources and tools

General

  • Ecampus - Making Your Word Documents Accessible for All
  • Narrative Guide - Microsoft Word Accessibility Checker
  • Video Guide - Microsoft Word Accessibility Checker

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