Research Guides @ Fordham: Web Accessibility at Fordham University Libraries: Tips for Accessible Documents &amp; Slides

Guidance and Tutorials

Create Accessible Documents (US GSA)
Provides guidance on how to create documents that meet the 508 Standards.
Create Accessible Presentations (US GSA)
Provides guidance on how to create presentations that meet the 508 Standards.
Microsoft Word Accessibility (WebAIM)
Explains how to use the tools within Microsoft Word to create accessible documents.
PowerPoint Accessibility (WebAIM)
Explains how to use the tools within PowerPoint to create accessible slides.

Headings & Document Structure

Use headings and subheadings to provide structure to your documents and presentations.

Similar to the hierarchy of an outline, headings and subheadings make it easier to understand main points, supporting points, and the like.

How to Make a Word Document Accessible (Video)
Shows how to format a Word document to meet accessibility standards.

Understanding Document Accessibility : A Reference for Creating Accessible Office Documents by Digital Education Strategies, The Chang School

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Web Accessibility at Fordham University Libraries: Tips for Accessible Documents & Slides

Tips for Accessible Documents & Slides

Guidance and Tutorials

Headings & Document Structure

Reference & Instruction Department