Accessible Documents Training Courses for Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Microsoft Office Accessible Documents (Online in Virtual Classroom Format or Toronto Classroom)

Avantix Learning offers several courses on creating more accessible documents in Word, PowerPoint and Excel for users with disabilities. Learn to create accessible documents by applying key concepts and best practices in file creation. Review compliance requirements in WCAG 2.1 such as creating Alt text for images, designing well-structured documents and creating accessible tables. Attend a public course at our Toronto location or online in instructor-led virtual classroom format (ILVC). You can also arrange a custom course.

Included in these courses:

Comprehensive course manual (100+ pages)
Keyboard shortcuts quick reference
Sample and exercise files
Refreshments (for classes conducted in Avantix Learning classrooms)
Certificate of completion
Follow-up email support

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Microsoft Word: Accessible Word Documents

Microsoft PowerPoint: Accessible PowerPoint Presentations

Microsoft Excel: Accessible Excel Documents

Key concepts and best practices covered in accessible documents courses for Word, PowerPoint and Excel include:

Creating accessible document titles
Entering metadata
Setting the default language
Selecting appropriate fonts and font sizes
Avoiding specific types of formatting
Controlling spacing
Using heading styles (in Word and Excel) to create structured documents
Using slide layouts (in PowerPoint) to create structure
Controlling reading order
Adding Alt text for images, charts and other non-text elements
Working with color
Ensuring sufficient contrast
Creating accessible tables
Inserting accessible hyperlinks
Dealing with program-specific issues
Testing for accessibility
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