Curious if your documents can really be read by everyone? Explore how to create accessible content, and then apply it to Word and PDF documents.
What you’ll learn
- Structuring content for easy scanning
- Content that is easy to read and understand
- Using inclusive language
- Accessible alternatives for images
- Creating accessible links, headings, tables, and page titles
- Making your Word and PDF documents more accessible
Who should attend
- Content writers and editors
- Publishers
- Managers
Knowledge level
No prior accessibility knowledge is required.
Technology requirements
You’ll need to download and install the following software before the start of the course.
- Adobe Acrobat Pro (Reader is not sufficient)
- Microsoft Word (desktop version, 2016 or later preferred)
If there’s anything that stops you from installing these, let us know as soon as possible and we can explore other options for you.
We also use online tools such as FigJam to work together during this course. You won’t need to install or create an account to use these tools.
Delivery options
Instructor-led training for organisations
Duration
4 x 2-hour sessions, run over 4 weeks
Cost
$8,000 AUD + GST for up to 20 attendees
Instructor-led public training
Related courses
Course outline
Session 1: Core writing practices
- Writing best practice
- Language
- Links
Session 2: Accessible content types
- Images
- Headings
- Lists
- Page titles
- Tables
- Colour
Session 3: Creating accessible Word documents
- Making your Word document readable
- Structuring your Word document
- Content order and layout
- Navigation and document properties
- Checking Accessibility
- Templates and exporting
Session 4: Creating accessible PDF documents
- Tagging content
- Accessible lists and tables
- Focus and reading order
- Document properties
- Checks