Microsoft Outlook Accessibility Training Resources
Creating accessible email messages in Microsoft Outlook ensures your communication is clear, inclusive, and usable by everyone, including individuals with disabilities. By following a few key best practices—such as using descriptive subject lines, applying proper heading structure, adding alt text to images, and using accessible links—you can make sure your emails are easy to read and navigate.
Outlook also includes the Accessibility Checker, located under the Review tab. It scans your email for common accessibility issues and suggests fixes. While useful, it’s important to also manually review your content to ensure full accessibility.
One Stop Article:
This One Stop article shares best practices for creating accessible emails, with key tips on avoiding image-only content and ensuring alt text, contrast, and clear formatting.
GSA Training Article:
In this article, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) outlines how to ensure email messages meet Section 508 Standards. It provides simple steps you can take to create accessible email messages, ensuring that your communications are inclusive and effective.
Microsoft Training Video:
This Microsoft video tutorial demonstrates how to improve the accessibility of your Outlook email messages. It highlights key tips and tools to help ensure your emails are readable and usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
You Tube Training Short:
This video by the Accessibility Guy walks users through how to use Microsoft Outlook's accessibility features to create accessible emails. By formatting text, designing accessible tables, and adding alt text to images, you can ensure your emails are usable for everyone.
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