Creating Accessible PDF from MS Word 2003

WAC Workshop. January 2005. Written and Presented by: Lori Bailey.

Select Your Format:

1. Graphic version.
2. Text-only version.
3. PDF version (printer-friendly).
4. Word 2003 version (editable).

PDF version requires Adobe Reader or other PDF viewer. Word version requires Microsoft Word 2000+ or the Microsoft Viewer.

Topics Covered:

1. Required Software.
2. Designing with Accessibility in Mind.
• What Accessibility Features Should My Document Have?
3. HOW TO: Use Styles in Word.
   • Open the "Styles and Formatting" Task Pane.
   • Apply an Existing Style.
   • View a Style Definition.
   • Modify an Existing Style.
   • Modify an Existing Style: Quick Method.
   • Create a New Custom Style.
4. HOW TO: Add Alternative Text to Images.
5. HOW TO: Insert/Create Tables.
• Tables -- Best Practices
6. Preparing LINKS for Conversion.
   • Example Link Not Accessible.
   • Example Link Accessible.
7. HOW TO: Create a Table of Contents.
• Updating Your Table of Contents
8. Hints for Better Conversion.
9. Converting Your Document to PDF.
   • Using the Acrobat Plug-in.
     • Standard Settings
     • Security Settings
     • Word Settings
     • Bookmark Settings
     • Converting Your Document Using PDFMaker.
   • Using "Print to PDF."
10. Resources