What’s new in Microsoft 365 accessibility features to create content that everyone can use

As with spelling and grammar, keeping accessibility issues in your line of sight throughout the editing process can help make those fixes feel more manageable. Instead of encountering a long list of errors to correct at the very end, you can use contextual cues to learn where those errors are coming from and avoid making more of the same as you continue writing. To provide this kind of information within the flow of work, we're rolling out the option to run the Accessibility Checker in the background while you work within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows. When this option is enabled, you'll see an indicator in the bottom status bar letting you know either that your document is "good to go" or that there are issues to investigate. Clicking on the message takes you to the Accessibility Checker pane, where you can learn more and make corrections. Learn how to start checking accessibility while you work.

To further raise awareness of accessibility issues within the flow of work, we also recently released the Accessibility Reminder add-infor Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows, Mac and Web. The Accessibility Reminder places an additional tab in the top ribbon navigation containing a set of ready-made "nudges" that people with disabilities and their allies can use to notify document authors and contributors about accessibility issues while also providing tips and links to help articles. Download the Accessibility Reminder here.