Microsoft Word 2016 Non-Text Elements Erica Zelmanowicz Professional Development Manager June 22, 2017 This webinar is scheduled to begin at 2pm Eastern / 11am Pacific Audio is provided through the webinar platform via your computer’s speakers, or there is an optional conference line: (805) 309-2350, Code: 14930# (please note this is a toll call)

Microsoft Word Accessibility Series: Non-Text Elements Webinar Features Microsoft Word Accessibility Series: Non-Text Elements Real-time Captioning: Captions are provided in the captioning pod (upper right). In the event we experience any issues with the pod, we will ensure that the recording of today’s session is closed captioned. Questions: Time will be provided at the end of the webinar for questions. Please submit questions via the Chat pod – (Keyboard: Ctrl + Semicolon) Today’s Session is Being Recorded: Link to slides, recording, and transcript will go out via email next week. Non-Text Elements

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Document Creation Best Practices Non-Text Elements Document Creation Best Practices Convert document from native format into an accessible format Create an accessible template Non-Text Elements

Non-Text Elements Provide alternative text for images Requirements Provide alternative text for images Ensure alternative text for images is meaningful Ensure charts, graphs, and complex images provide an informative and visible alternative description Ensure text is used instead of images of text when technology allows unless it is essential Non-Text Elements

Non-Text Elements Provide alternative text for images Ensure alternative text for images is meaningful Ensure charts, graphs, and complex images provide an informative and visible alternative description Ensure text is used instead of images of text when technology allows unless it is essential Non-Text Elements

Meaningful Alternative Text Non-Text Elements Meaningful Alternative Text Provide alternative text for images Ensure alternative text for images is meaningful Ensure charts, graphs, and complex images provide an informative and visible alternative description Ensure text is used instead of images of text when technology allows unless it is essential Incorrect example Non-Text Elements

Non-Text Elements Provide alternative text for images Complex Images Provide alternative text for images Ensure alternative text for images is meaningful Ensure charts, graphs, and complex images provide an informative and visible alternative description Ensure text is used instead of images of text when technology allows unless it is essential Non-Text Elements

Non-Text Elements Provide alternative text for images Images of Text Provide alternative text for images Ensure alternative text for images is meaningful Ensure charts, graphs, and complex images provide an informative and visible alternative description Ensure text is used instead of images of text when technology allows unless it is essential Exceptions images where the intention is not to display the text but has text in it (i.e. stop sign in the background) Logos Non-Text Elements

Non-Text Elements Appropriate alternative text Prioritize Length Tips and Tricks Appropriate alternative text Prioritize Length Punctuation Superfluous Information Logos Source: https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/tips/ Non-Text Elements

Non-Text Elements Microsoft Word Accessibility InDesign Accessibility Resources Microsoft Word Accessibility InDesign Accessibility PDF Accessibility Non-Text Elements

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