Microsoft Word

Structure and Layout

• Add a table of contents to long documents.
• Use page numbers.
• Use the built-in tools to add footnotes, endnotes, and columns.

Alt Text

• Avoid using the “Generate a description for me” option
• Avoid using the “Mark as decorative” checkbox. Add alt text of “decorative” instead.

Objects, Graphs, and Equations

• Avoid using text boxes, smart objects, shapes, floating objects, and the drawing tool.

Check Accessibility

• Use the built-in Review > Check Accessibility checker.
• Keep in mind that the accessibility checker is not perfect. Use your own judgment to ensure that your document is accessible.