Microsoft – Creating Accessible Word documents
Problem
You need information for a document author on creating an accessible Microsoft Word document for users of screen readers to work with.
Note
Creating an accessible document will usually mean it is accessible to ZoomText and Fusion customers as well as any third party accessibility software.
Resolution
Please find below listed two good resources to help with accessible document creation.
Use resources
- Make your Word documents accessible to people with
disabilities:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/make-your-word-documents-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-d9bf3683-87ac-47ea-b91a-78dcacb3c66d
- Creating Accessible Forms in Microsoft Word:
https://support.freedomscientific.com/Training/accessible-forms-in-word.htm
Navigating Word forms (JAWS/Fusion)
This link provides useful tips for JAWS.Fusion users on how to navigate and fill out a Microsoft Word form.
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