Using the Accessibility Checker in Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office tools have a built-in accessibility checker. Under the Review tab is a Check Accessibility button. Check Accessibility on the ribbon Circled

Selecting the button checks the document for accessibility errors and considerations displaying suggestions about how to rectify or resolve the concerns. Consider checking every document for accessibility before publication.

Screenshot of sample of the accessibility checker displaying suggestions to add alternative text to an image of cupcakes with text above them saying Happy Birthday.

Example of suggestions from the Accessibility Checker

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