Video Resources

These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts.

• Improving Email Accessibility (05:07)
  When you send an group email, make sure it's accessible to people with limited or no vision.
  
  
• Use Accessible Images in Your Emails (02:12)
  For readers who are blind or have low-vision, use alt text (which is read by screen readers) to describe images.
  
  
• Using Accessible Tables and Lists in Emails (03:05)
  Adding structure (such as bulleted lists and tables) to text helps communicate order and relationships in the text for screen readers and Braille writers.
  
  

Text-based Resources

Make your Outlook email accessible
This resource will show you how to implement the following best practices whether you are working in the Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Online Web app (Office365), or Windows 10 version of Outlook:

• Include alternative text with all visuals and tables (including SmartArt graphics, shapes, and charts).
• Add meaningful hyperlink text and ScreenTips.
• Ensure that color is not the only means of conveying information.
• Use sufficient contrast for text and background colors.
• Use a larger font size (11pt or larger), sans serif fonts, and sufficient white space.
• Use built-in headings and styles.
• Use a simple table structure, and specify column header information.