Using Word Accessibility Checker for basic tests

Microsoft Word provides an accessibility checker. This is a good start and will highlight some issues. In some cases it will suggest an appropriate fix. I usually run this first and last when checking a document.

Use either by pressing Alt+R then A then 1 or:

1. In the ribbon, click on the Review tab
2. Click on Check Accessibility

The results will appear in the right-hand document pane. Click on each error to get more information and to see the steps you should take to fix the error. Don’t fix these yet though!

Consider or discuss

• Do you think these are all the issues with the document?
• Do you think the recommended fixes are appropriate?

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