Is there a way to quickly check my course site for any broken links?
In this article: * Overview * Checking for Broken Links * Further Resources Overview One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to improve the student experience is by diligently maintaining link integrity. Broken links act as digital dead ends that disrupt the flow of study, cause unnecessary frustration,…
Accessibility Tips: Document Headings
In this article: * How to Add Headings in Documents * Heading Best Practices Follow a logical hierarchy Don't overuse headings Never apply text styles in place of a heading style * New to Ally? Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips f…
Accessibility Tips: Fix Inaccessible Content with Built-in Canvas Tools
In this article: * Canvas Tools Canvas Accessibility Checker * Ally Selecting Your File Using Ally Course Report * Further Resources Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips for making course content more accessible. See the full…
Microsoft Immersive Reader in Canvas
In this article: * Features Text Preferences Grammar Options Reading Preferences * Further Resources Microsoft Immersive Reader is an accessibility and reading experience tool integrated into Canvas. The tool can be used to help students read and understand course pages, assignment instructions, and the…
Microsoft Outlook Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Video Resources * Text-based Resources * Further Resources Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Improving Email Accessibility (05:07) When sending a group email, ensure it's accessible to individuals with limited or no vision. * Use Acc…
Microsoft Excel Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Video Resources * Text-based Resources * Further Resources Video Resources These are short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Using Accessible Templates (02:28) Prebuilt Excel templates can help save time and improve accessibility in the content that you create. * M…
Check Contrast for Accessibility with Colour Contrast Analyser
In this article: * How to download and install the free Colour Contrast Analyser * How to use the free Colour Contrast Analyser * Contrast Ratio Making sure your documents follow guidelines for optimum contrast is helpful for all students but especially for those with visual impairments like color blindness. Good…
Using PowerPoint's Built-in Layouts
In this article: * How to Use PowerPoint's Built-in Layouts * Editing the Slide Master * How to Use Microsoft PowerPoint Design Themes * What to Avoid When Designing Accessible Slides Note: The instructions featured in this article were written based on Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows (Version 2412). The i…
Accessibility Tips: Optimum Color Contrast
In this article: * How to Fix Contrast Issues * Tips for Good Contrast Choosing Fonts Choosing Colors * Further Resources * New to Ally? Need some simple fixes to improve accessibility? The Office of Digital Learning has a collection of tips for making course content more accessible. See the full …
Microsoft Word Accessibility Resources
In this article: * Video Resources * Text-based Resources * Further Resources Video Resources The list below presents short videos that include closed captions and transcripts. * Checking Document Accessibility (01:10) Learn how to open and use the Accessibility Checker to find issues that make Word diff…
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