Microsoft Word includes a built-in Accessibility Assistant feature that will automatically check for certain accessibility issues and help you correct them. To use the accessibility checker, go to the ...

This will help provide a consistent layout and make the document easier for users of assistive technologies to navigate. Note: your instructions will vary depending on which version of Office you have ...

Whenever you use the HTML editor, be sure to run the accessibility checker on the top tool bar after you are done writing your content description. You may have to click the three dots in the upper ...

As summer winds down, the digital world is gearing up for its busiest stretch of the year. Back-to-school shopping is already well underway, while holiday travel bookings and early holiday sales ...

Creating accessible Microsoft PowerPoint presentations is relatively easy once you know what is required. PowerPoint also has a real time accessibility checker that will alert you to errors and ...

The Cidi Labs editor toolbar will show up in Canvas if you use the shortcut Alt-Shift-D (or Opt-Shift-D on a Mac) while editing a Page in Canvas. Consult the Cidi Labs Design Tools link above for more ...

PDFs use an internal tagging structure to indicate the structure and order to screen readers and other assistive technologies. Check if the PDF is already tagged from document properties. From the top ...

To ensure equal access to information for all people, all Northwestern web and digital content should be compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. You can review your ...

Among the top one million homepages, there were a staggering 49,991,225 unique accessibility issues identified, averaging 50 issues per page. This statistic is shocking, especially when you think ...

A limited number of font styles are used. Simple fonts are used (e.g., Verdana, Arial, or Times New Roman) There is adequate spacing between lines and characters (so that lines and letters are not ...

When creating websites, many businesses often prioritize visual aesthetics and interactivity over accessibility or consider it a compliance issue. But as an industry expert, I firmly believe that ...

Welcome to the latest installment of our guides for creating and maintaining accessible content for Canvas courses! Ensuring your course materials are inclusive is vital for student success, but ...