Welcome to the Styles in Word training. This module was designed to function in any of the following ways:

• As an introduction to the whys and hows of using Styles in Microsoft Word
• As a self-paced individual training
• As a collaborative group training with a facilitator
• As a quick refresher to brush up on how to use Styles

Navigation

Each page will have two methods of navigation:

• “Previous” and “Next” modules will be displayed at the bottom of each page
• A full navigation for the training will be available to the right of content on each page

Learning Objectives

1. Explain to others/self the basic principles of accessibility for materials that include text and still image.
2. Explain to others/self the challenges text and still image present to individuals with visual processing issues.
3. Identify semantic function of text on a page (for example, what information is conveyed by a Heading versus bold text).
4. Use Styles in Microsoft Word to distinguish text based on its semantic function.
5. Avoid using color alone to convey meaning in text documents.
6. Differentiate between purely decorative still images and still images that convey information in electronic materials.
7. Apply appropriate alternative text descriptions to still images in electronic materials.
8. Implement principles of accessibility in a Word document they create.