Microsoft Accessibility
Microsoft provides a variety of tools to make your course content accessible. Tools, like the Accessibility Checker in Office 365, provide easy-to-use features that help create accessible content, promoting equality and ethical responsibility in digital environments.
Resource Guides
Select one of the self-paced resource guides below to learn more about creating accessible content with Office 365.
Basic Word Accessibility
Review best practices and tools for creating accessible documents.
Basic PowerPoint Accessibility
Review best practices and tools for creating accessible presentations.
Basic Excel Accessibility
Review best practices and tools for creating accessible spreadsheets.
Microst Tutorial: Captions and Subtitles in PowerPoint
Explore how to add captions and subtitles to benefit all audiences.
Microsoft Tutorial:
Equation Editor
Learn how to make math and science equations to be accessible using built-in Microsoft tools.
Microsoft Tutorial:
Exporting Files
Review best practices when exporting files from the Microsoft Office Suite.
Microsoft Tutorial: Hyperlinks and Screentips
Provide accurate and helpful labels and tips with your links.
Microsoft Tutorial: Restrict Editing to Documents
Explore how to create a read-only version of Word content as an alternative to PDFs.
Microsoft Tutorial: Use PowerPoint Show to Restrict Editing on Slides
Explore how to create a read-only version of a PowerPoint as an alternative to PDFs.
Having issues remediating course content? Schedule a CELT Accessibility Consultation to get one-on-one support.
If you have suggestions for additional guides, please reach out by emailing us at celt@stonybrook.edu.
