COI Toolkit Beta


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Content Elements

How to provide images that are the correct format and that communicate your intended message quickly, clearly and with good accessibility.

How to avoid misusing pop-up windows and pop-outs (‘tool tip’ type elements).

Basic pointers on using and producing accessible PDFs


Converting a Microsoft Word document 2003 and 2007 into a PDF

download the MP4 excerpt of converting a Microsoft Word document 2003 and 2007 into a PDF

Description
Video showing some simple steps to help make accessible PDFs from Microsoft word 2003 and 2007. Key items – add structure using heading styles, add alt text to images and save to PDF with the appropriate settings.

Summary
  • Converting a Microsoft Word document 2003 and 2007 into a PDF
  • Using Microsoft Word 2007
  • Use heading styles to create structure
  • Add alternative text to the images
  • Save as pdf (you may need to install a plugin)
  • Ensure 'document properties' and 'document structure tags for accessibility' are set
  • Using Microsoft Word 2003
  • Use heading styles to create structure
  • Add alternative text to the images
  • Convert to Adobe pdf (you will need to install Adobe Acrobat)

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