Document Accessibility
Accessible documents start here.
Creating accessible documents helps ensure everyone can access, navigate, and understand your content. While many of the same accessibility best practices apply across document types (common accessibility issues), the steps for applying them can look different depending on the file type and program you are using.
Whether you're working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, or Blackboard Ultra Documents, these guides will help you identify common accessibility issues and follow best practices for making your content accessible and inclusive for everyone.
File Types
Microsoft Word
Create accessible Word documents using built-in tools and accessibility best practices.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Design accessible PowerPoint presentations that all students can access and navigate.
Microsoft Excel
Organize and format Excel spreadsheets so students can easily navigate and understand the content.
Improve PDF accessibility by identifying and addressing common accessibility barriers.
Blackboard Ultra Document
Build accessible course content directly in Blackboard Ultra.
Resources
Find additional accessibility resources organized by document type in TTaDA's Knowledge Base. This article includes resources from UND, Microsoft, and Section 508 for creating accessible digital content.
Accessibility Checklists
Use these downloadable checklists to review your documents for common accessibility issues.