Introduction to Accessibility

Before we talk about Styles in Microsoft Word, I’d like to take a moment to explain why accessibility and universal design are important. Understanding and properly applying Styles will both enhance productivity and efficiency, while simultaneously making a document universally accessible. The video below will show you a sample document that was created on Microsoft Word in the same fashion that someone would create a document using a manual typewriter.

This video is close-captioned. Use the “CC” link in the video or find the transcript here. For optimal learning, use either the captions or the audio, but not both simultaneously.

(Old version here: https://mediaspace.mnscu.edu/media/Introduction+to+Styles/1_tri2cn2s. 2:37 minutes)

Reflection (5 minutes)

Preview of the Next Module—Document Structure

Styles can enhance document accessibility and useability, as long as they are applied in a logical and consistent manner. The next module will explain how all documents are structured. This structure is the roadmap for applying styles logically.