Accessibility
Avoid document accessibility issues in 8 simple steps
1. Start with Structure Use headings (H1, H2, H3) to organize your content clearly. Screen readers rely on them to navigate. Avoid using bold or font size alone to create section titles, use proper heading styles in Word, Google Docs, or your LMS ...
How can I set up MS documents (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) so they can't be edited?
If you don’t want to convert your document to PDF but are concerned about it being edited or have other security concerns, you can use Microsoft’s access restriction features for Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents. Note: We recommend saving the ...
Accessibility Platform in Talon: YuJa Panorama
What is YuJa Panorama? YuJa Panorama is a tool inside Talon (D2L Brightspace) that helps make your course content more accessible for all students, including those with disabilities. When content is uploaded to Course Content, Panorama automatically ...
How can I add captions to a video in Talon's Media Library?
Access the Media Library under the cog wheel admin panel at the top of Talon Choose "Edit" from the ... dot menu of the video you wish to edit If there are no captions yet, click on Auto-Generate Once the have been generated, you can click into the ...
How can I make a PDF document more accessible?
The Kirkwood Faculty Training Pressbook, Includes a section on Making PDF Document Accessible, Step by step tutorials and support materials to help ensure PDF Document is accessible.
How can I make an accessible PowerPoint presentation?
The Kirkwood Faculty Training Pressbook includes a section on Making Accessible PowerPoint Presentations, featuring tutorials and support materials to help ensure your PowerPoint Presentation is accessible.
How can I automatically add tags to a PDF document that does not have a tags tree in Adobe Acrobat?
In Adobe Acrobat, you can automatically add tags to a document that does not have a tags tree. Open your PDF file and click “Accessibility” in the menu on the right-hand side. (If it is not on the right-hand side, find it in the "Tool" menu, search ...
How to Apply Reading Order In PowerPoint Presentation?
Ensuring the correct reading order of slide content is vital for accessibility, as screen readers and assistive technologies follow the content order, not the visual layout, impacting how students experience the material. Navigate to the “Home” tab ...
How to improve the accessibility of scanned PDF documents?
First, implement Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on the document: Click on the “Tools” tab located at the top of the window. Within the “Create & Edit” section, select “Scan & OCR”. On the right-hand side tool pane select the “Scan & OCR” menu. ...
How can I create an accessible Microsoft Word document?
Here are a few key steps you can take to make your Word document accessible. Check the attached handout for a printable cheatsheet. Or visit our in depth tutorials in our Faculty Resource Guide. Images have descriptive alternative text or are marked ...
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How do I enable Honorlock for my remote students?
To enable Honorlock for quizzes in your Talon course or 3rd party exams on external publisher sites (e.g. Pearson or Cengage)... Talon Quizzes Click on Student Tools > Honorlock... Click the blue Enable button next to the quiz title. Configure the ...
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