Microsoft Word
Creating Accessible Word Documents
This hands-on workshop will bring you through the process of making a syllabus accessible in Microsoft Office 2007 and prepare you to meet the ATI deadline of Fall 2008 for making all new online Word documents in accessible formats. In addition, this session will help you comply with the new Academic Senate policy on course syllabi which specifies that syllabi be formatted for accessibility and posted online. (2 hours)
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Microsoft Word 2003
QuickStart Guide: Creating Accessible
Documents Using Microsoft Word 2003
Full Handout: Creating Accessible Word Documents
Using Word 2003
Microsoft Word 2004
QuickStart Guide: Creating Accessible
Documents Using Microsoft Word 2004
Full Handout: Creating Accessible Word Documents
Using Word 2004
Microsoft Word 2007
QuickStart Guide: Creating Accessible
Documents Using Microsoft Word 2007
Full Handout: Creating Accessible Word Documents
Word 2007
Syllabus Exemplar (.doc). This example is not a template. Its intent is to display the proper use of styles for formatting. Any copying or pasting from this example to another Word document will erase the structure (which is necessary for accessibility)! For specifics on creating Word documents using styles, please refer to the "Creating Accessible Word Documents" resources provided above.
Accessible Syllabus Checklist. Use this checklist to guide your evaluation of your syllabus for accessibility.