Built-in accessibility checks across Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

Actionable guidance for correcting contrast, headings, alt text, and reading order.

Supports creation of accessible teaching materials, exams, and lecture slides.

Helps ensure accessibility when submitting documents or presentations.

Builds awareness of inclusive design practices.

Encourages better formatting and structure in written assignments

Non-Microsoft file formats (e.g., PDF files not authored in Word or PowerPoint).

Collaborative review of accessibility by multiple editors simultaneously.

Only works within Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, etc.).

Not a substitute for manual usability testing or user feedback.

Use Accessibility Checker before publishing course materials.

Train students to check their own assignments before submission.

Include accessibility requirements in rubrics or digital handouts.

Provides text explanations of issues and how to fix them.

Can be paired with screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Flags missing alt text, unclear link text, color contrast issues, and more.

Virginia Tech Knowledge Base Article: Creating Accessible Documents with Microsoft 365 Products Accessibility Checker

Microsoft Support Article- Check accessibility while you work in Office apps

Microsoft Support Article- Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker