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Please keep in mind that all in-program accessibility checkers are run by artificial intelligence. This means they are not perfect and will require human intervention, but these checkers are great tools in a journey towards greater accessibility.}} | Please keep in mind that all in-program accessibility checkers are run by artificial intelligence. This means they are not perfect and will require human intervention, but these checkers are great tools in a journey towards greater accessibility.}} | ||
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# Stumped? Go to [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/improve-accessibility-with-the-accessibility-checker-a16f6de0-2f39-4a2b-8bd8-5ad801426c7f Microsoft's instructions] for finer detail, [https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/134479?hl=en Google your question effectively and efficiently], or ask [mailto:accessibility@swarthmore.edu the accessibility team]! | # Stumped? Go to [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/improve-accessibility-with-the-accessibility-checker-a16f6de0-2f39-4a2b-8bd8-5ad801426c7f Microsoft's instructions] for finer detail, [https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/134479?hl=en Google your question effectively and efficiently], or ask [mailto:accessibility@swarthmore.edu the accessibility team]! | ||
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This will work in all updated Microsoft programs. See [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/make-your-content-accessible-to-everyone-with-the-accessibility-checker-38059c2d-45ef-4830-9797-618f0e96f3ab Microsoft's Accessibility Checker website] for more information.}} | This will work in all updated Microsoft programs. See [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/make-your-content-accessible-to-everyone-with-the-accessibility-checker-38059c2d-45ef-4830-9797-618f0e96f3ab Microsoft's Accessibility Checker website] for more information.}} | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 13 May 2026
Microsoft has made great strides towards accessibility. They include accessibility checkers in many of their programs. The steps for most programs are included in this how-to.
Step-by-step guide
- Navigate to the Review menu or tab.
- Select Check Accessibility.
- Click through issues to resolve them in the Accessibility Pane which will also include steps to fix the issues and reasons to fix the issues.
- Stumped? Go to Microsoft's instructions for finer detail, Google your question effectively and efficiently, or ask the accessibility team!
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