Use Microsoft's Accessibility Checkers

Microsoft has made great strides towards accessibility. They include accessibility checkers in many of their programs. The steps for most programs are included in this how-to.

Step-by-step guide

1. Navigate to the Review menu or tab.
   
   

   Open

   

   Word Review Menu

2. Select Check Accessibility.
   
   

   Open

   

   Check Accessibility indicated on Review Menu

3. Click through issues to resolve them in the Accessibility Pane which will also include steps to fix the issues and reasons to fix the issues.
   
   

   
   
   

4. Stumped? Go to Microsoft's instructions for finer detail, Google your question effectively and efficiently, or ask the accessibility team!

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