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There are simple things you can do, like using clear headings and alternative text for images, to create documents that are accessible to a broad audience.

See below for helpful tips on making your documents accessible.

The tips cover:

  • document type (word, pdf, powerpoint etc)
  • formatting
  • font and colour
  • imagery
  • language

Accessible document tips
Document accessibility check list 

For more information

Create accessible documents

Follow these basic steps to increase the accessibility of your Word, HTML, PowerPoint and PDF documents.

Create accessible documents (University of Wisconsin-Madison website)
Accessible design for print

Guidance from the Ministry of Social Development for producing accessible documents.

Accessible design for print (MSD website)
Accessibility for Microsoft Word documents

Understand the best practices that increase the accessibility of Word documents and help with the conversion of Word to PDF.

Accessibility for Microsoft Word documents (Digital.govt.nz website)
How to Make a Word Document Accessible - Microsoft 365

This video walks you through the process of making a Word document accessible.

How to Make a Word Document Accessible - Microsoft 365 (youtube)
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