Microsoft 365 · 1 dayWord Introduction
Create, navigate and format documents with confidence.
From£195 per delegate
Microsoft 365 & Copilot
Accessible Documents in Word
Creating Accessible Documents in Word
This course is typically delivered by our Word trainer as a half-day remote course using Microsoft Teams. Our fee for each half-day course is £395.00 plus vat (up to 10 attendees).
LengthHalf day or 1 day
LevelSpecialist
FormatsLive online
Group sizeUp to 8 per group
About the Accessible Documents in Word course
Our Word trainers can also visit your premises to deliver a tailored one-day inhouse course for £675.00 plus vat (up to 8 attendees).
This half-day remote course helps delegates understand the difference between a Word document that looks good and one that works for everyone. Delegates will learn how to improve accessibility by using the correct layout, visuals, hidden structure and Word features so documents are easier to read, navigate, and use with assistive technology.
- Create accessible Word documents using best practice formatting
- Improve structure, visuals, tables, lists and links
- Use alt text and Word’s Accessibility Checker to fix issues
- Use Microsoft Word confidently at a basic level
- Create or edit Word documents as part of their role
What the day covers
5 modules · tailored to your team on in-house courses
Accessibility Overview3 topics
- Why accessibility matters in the public sector
- A simple overview of accessibility requirements
- Common accessibility issues in Word documents
Assistive Technology Basics3 topics
- How people access Word documents using assistive tools
- Screen readers, reading options and display support
- Why structure matters as much as appearance
Layout and Formatting for Accessibility3 topics
- Clear headings and spacing
- Using built-in Word tools for lists and formatting
- Avoiding manual formatting that causes issues
Visuals and Hidden Text3 topics
- Writing concise descriptions for images
- Adding and checking alt text
- Colour contrast and accessible fonts
Checking and Improving Documents3 topics
- Using Word’s Accessibility Checker
- Fixing common warnings quickly
- Setting up shortcuts for accessibility improvements
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to
- Create accessible Word documents using best practice formatting
- Improve structure, visuals, tables, lists and links
- Use alt text and Word’s Accessibility Checker to fix issues
Who the course is for
Before you attend
We recommend that all those who attend are able to:
- Use Microsoft Word confidently at a basic level
- Create or edit Word documents as part of their role
More than just a training day
Dedicated account managerOne named contact who knows your organisation and your history with us.
Pre-course evaluationFree skills check forms so every delegate lands on the right level.
Course tailoringWe plan and customise closed courses around your roles, systems and files.
CertificatesA Keys Training certificate for every attendee, for training records and ESR.
Management feedbackPost-course feedback reviews so you can see what landed.
Free aftercareTelephone and email support for every delegate after the course.
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