Using the Word Accessibility Checker

1. Open the Accessibility Checker:

• Go to the Review tab.
• Click on Check Accessibility.

2. Review the Inspection Results:

• The Accessibility pane will open on the right side of the screen.
• You’ll see a list of errors, warnings, and tips.

3. Fix Issues:

• Click on each issue to see more details and recommended actions.
• Follow the instructions to fix the issues, such as adding alt text to images or ensuring proper heading structure.
  
  

Microsoft Support: Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker (includes screenshots)

Using the Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker

1. Open the Accessibility Checker:

• Go to Tools > Accessibility.
• Select Full Check.

2. Configure Check Options:

• Choose the types of checks you want to perform (e.g., document, forms, tables).
• Click Start Checking.

3. Review the Report:

• The Accessibility Checker panel will display the results.
• Issues will be categorized as needs manual check, passed, or failed.

4. Fix Issues:

• Click on each issue to see more details.
• Use the Fix button or follow the instructions to manually correct the issues.
• Common fixes include adding tags to the document, setting the reading order, and adding alt text to images.

Adobe Acrobat: Create and verify PDF accessibility (Acrobat Pro)

Document Accessibility Best Practices:

• Use built-in heading styles.
• Add alt text to all images.
• Ensure sufficient color contrast.
• Avoid using tables for layout purposes
• Tag all content properly.
• Ensure PDF forms are accessible.