Create an Accessible Word Document and Convert it to a PDF

Issue/Question
  • How do I make a Microsoft Word Document accessible?

 

Overview

How to check a word document for accessibility

 

Environment

  • Microsoft Word

 

Resolution

 

1. Click on Review tab

Click on Review tab

2. Click on Check Accessibility

Click on Check Accessibility

3. Fix any issues reported by the Check Accessibility Tool.

4. Click on File

5. Click on Info

Click on Info

6.  In the Properties Pane, click add title and enter a descriptive title.

microsoft word info page with add title circled

 

7. Click File > Save as Adobe PDF

 

8. Before saving - click the options next to the save button.

 

save as dialog box with the options button circled

 

9. Be sure Enable Accessibility and Reflow with Tagged Adobe PDF is checked.

acrobat PDF maker dialog box of options. Enable accessibility and reflow with tagged adobe pdf is circled

10. Click OK and then Save your PDF