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Results for Microsoft Office Word

Description

A well known word processor that has a vast array of features for making complex documents that can be saved in several formats. .doc files can also be opened in many other word processor applications. .docx is the latest file ending that may need to be saved in compatible mode. For more about XML and .docx http://www.word-tips.com/docx.html

Accessibility Testing Results

This application has good accessibility and works well with assistive technology. It is possible to Create Accessible Word Documents and there is good advice on the Accessibility Essentials website.

#	Test	Score	Summary
16	Built in accessibility checks		Sticky keys can be used and keyboard access is good. Zoom and coloured backgrounds are possible within the application but all Windows accessibility options work other than Narrator.
17	Application works with External Assistive Technologies		External Assistive Technology works well with this application.
18	Text or other alternatives for image elements.		Alternative text works for all the images that are part of the application.
19	Keyboard / Alternative input with focus		You can browse the system easily without the use of a mouse in a very logical order, from the top to down and from left to right. It is also possible to tab through headings in documents etc.
20	Labels for objects, fields or controls		The labels are well placed in a way that the screen reader is able to read all image, labels and controls.
21	Audio alerts have visual cues		Audio alerts exist only as part of the system alerts.
22	Alternatives for Video / Animation		No video or animations exist.
23	Media events offer user control		There is no part of the screen that flashes at rates between 2Hz and 55/60Hz.There are some selections that the user can do to increase the flash rate but is up to the user.
24	Textual Information for screen reader		Screen reader access is good but it depends on the way the assistive technology has been set up as to the amount read aloud.
25	Keyboard shortcut keys offered		A variety of shortcut keys exist that make the use of the application easier.
26	Save user preferences for style and zoom		Font styles, font size and colour can be changed for each document and zoom for magnification is also available.
27	Timed events can be altered		There are no timed events unless these are added to forms
28	Change colours and contrast		The user can change the default settings of colour using the application and the operating system.
29	Uniform and standardised presentation		Standardised placement of elements on the screen, such as well known menus with access keys. The latest version has a ribbon that some have found harder to use.
30	Documentation		Clear layout, clear instructions for support, and good documentation.

Disability-Tailored Results

The following table shows how well the product performs for people with disabilities, as listed in the Disabilities section.

Percentages do not indicate how much of a site is accessible. They indicate the average figure of test results relevant to each disability. Select a disability to see which tests are relevant to it.

Activities you can do with Microsoft Office Word

• Assessment and surveys
• Converting Formats
• Documentation creation
• Text-based Editable Information